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inferior

/ɪnˈfɪəriə/

/ɪnˈfɪrɪər/

Translations

inferiornoun

inferiors

/ɪnˈfɪəriə/

/ɪnˈfɪrɪər/

subalternePersonne de rang, de statut ou de qualité inférieurs.

He was always treated as an inferior by his colleagues.

Ses collègues le traitaient toujours comme un subalterne.

Additional translations

inférieurEmploi substantivé, moins courant.

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inferioradjective

/ɪnˈfɪəriə/

/ɪnˈfɪriər/

Typically treated as non-gradable; usually followed by the preposition "to".

inférieurAu sens de rang, de qualité ou de position; en botanique et en zoologie, « inférieur ».

The inferior product did not meet the company's high standards.

Le produit inférieur ne répondait pas aux normes élevées de l'entreprise.

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Definitions

inferiornoun

A person lower in rank, status, or quality.

He was always treated as an inferior by his colleagues.

Something of lower quality or value.

The product was considered an inferior compared to its competitors.

inferioradjective

Lower in rank, status, or quality.

The inferior product did not meet the company's high standards.

Of lower quality or value; not as good as something else.

The inferior fabric tore easily compared to the more durable material.

Situated lower down or closer to the bottom.

The inferior position of the shelf made it difficult to reach.

In botany and zoology: situated below or on the underside of another part.

The ovary of the flower is inferior, lying beneath the sepals and petals.