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INFERIOR

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Inferior.

How to pronounce inferior:

US

Inferior - as an adjective

Of or characteristic of low rank or importance

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
superior10

Of low or inferior quality

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
superior10

Written or printed below and to one side of another character

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subscript15

Having an orbit between the sun and the earth's orbit

Example: "Mercury and venus are inferior planets"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
superior10

Inferior - as a noun

One of lesser rank or station or quality

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
superior10

A character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subscript15

Inferior - as an adjective satellite

Lower than a given reference point

Example: "Inferior alveolar artery"

Falling short of some prescribed norm

Example: "Substandard housing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficient15substandard15

Example Sentences

"The inferior quality of the product was evident from the start."
"She felt inferior to her classmates because of her lower grades."
"He always treated his subordinates as inferior beings."
"The team's inferior performance led to their defeat."
"Her inferior skills in negotiation compromised the outcome of the deal."
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Word Game Points

Is INFERIOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inferior is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFERIOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INFERIOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inferior is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFERIOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INFERIOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inferior is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFERIOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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