How to Pronounce Inferior
Inferior
ɪn'firiər
Syllables:
in·fe·ri·or
Part of speech:
adjective noun
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Definition
Inferior means lower in quality or value compared to something else.
Examples
- This phone is inferior to the new model because it has fewer features.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inferior quality | collocation | inFErior QUALity | This product is of inferior quality compared to the original. |
| inferior goods | collocation | inFErior GOODS | During recessions, people often buy more inferior goods. |
| feel inferior | collocation | FEEL inFErior | She tends to feel inferior around confident people. |
| inferior to | collocation | inFErior TO | His skills are inferior to those of his teammates. |
Fun Fact
Inferior comes from Latin 'inferus,' meaning 'low' or 'below,' originally used in anatomy to describe body parts positioned lower than others before evolving to describe anything considered of lesser quality.
Word Family
noun
inferiority
The feeling or condition of being less good or important than others.
"She felt a sense of inferiority when she compared herself to her classmates."
adjective
inferior
Not as good as something or someone else.
"The quality of this product is inferior to the one I bought last time."
adverb
inferiorly
In a way that is not as good as something else.
"The parts were assembled inferiorly, causing the machine to break quickly."
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