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| in·fe·ri·or [ in free ər ] |
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1. lower in standing: lower or low in rank, standing, or degree
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2. not as good: lower in quality or value
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3. mediocre: failing to meet a standard of quality, ability, or achievement
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4. anatomy lower in body: describes a body part or organ situated beneath another similar part
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5. botany below calyx: describes a plant ovary located below a calyx
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6. astronomy between Earth and Sun: orbiting or taking place between Earth and the Sun. Mercury and Venus are designated as inferior planets.
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7. printing printed below line: written or printed at a slightly lower level than the rest of the characters in a line, e.g. the "2" in "CO2"
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noun (plural in·fe·ri·ors) |
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1. lower ranking person: somebody of lower status, rank, or quality
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2. printing subscript character: a character printed or written below the line
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| [15th century. < Latin, "lower" < inferus "below"] |
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