inferior

• Описывает что-то, что уступает по качеству, рангу или статусу по сравнению с чем-то другим.

Describes something that is lower in quality, rank, or status compared to something else.

1. Low rank or importanceB2formal

   Of or characteristic of low rank, status, or importance.

   Низший

   • He felt inferior to his more experienced colleagues.
   • The officer was assigned an inferior position in the hierarchy.
   • In many societies, women were once considered inferior to men.

   Synonymshumblejuniorlesserlowerlowlymenialminorsecondarysubalternsubordinate

   Antonymsseniorsuperiorsuperordinate

2. Low qualityB1formal

   Of low or poor quality; not as good as something else.

   Низкого качества

   • The product was made from inferior materials.
   • They complained about the inferior service at the hotel.
   • This brand is known for its inferior craftsmanship.

   Synonymsdeficientinadequatelow qualitylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandard

   Antonymsexcellentfirst-ratehigh qualitysuperior

3. Subscript or lower positionC1formal

   Written or printed below and to one side of another character, as in chemical formulas or mathematical notation.

   Нижний индекс

   • In H2O, the number 2 is an inferior character.
   • The inferior notation indicates the atomic number.
   • Mathematical formulas often use inferior and superior symbols.

   Synonymssubscript

   Antonymssuperior

4. Orbital positionC2formal

   Having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit, used in astronomy.

   Нижний (внутренний)

   • Mercury and Venus are inferior planets.
   • An inferior planet appears close to the sun in the sky.
   • The orbit of an inferior planet lies inside Earth's orbit.

5. Lower reference pointC1formal

   Lower than a given reference point, often used in anatomy or geography.

   Нижний

   • The inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body to the heart.
   • The inferior part of the mountain is covered in dense forest.
   • In anatomy, the inferior region is below the superior region.

   Synonymscaudallowernethersubjacent

   Antonymssuperior

6. Falling short of a normB2formal

   Falling short of some prescribed standard or norm.

   Некачественный

   • The test results were inferior to the expected standards.
   • His performance was considered inferior compared to his peers.
   • The building materials were inferior to the required specifications.

   Synonymsdeficientinadequatelow-gradepoorsecond-ratesubstandardunsatisfactory

   Antonymssuperior

• Существительное, обозначающее человека более низкого ранга, статуса или качества, или символ (например, нижний индекс), напечатанный ниже и сбоку от другого символа.

A noun referring to a person of lower rank, status, or quality, or a character (such as a subscript) printed below and to the side of another character.

1. Person of lower rank or statusB2formal

   A person who is considered to be of lower social position, rank, or quality compared to others.

   Подчиненный

   • The manager treated his inferiors with respect.
   • In the old hierarchy, inferiors were expected to obey their superiors.
   • He never looked down on those he considered his inferiors.

   Synonymsjuniorminionpeonsubalternsubordinateunderling

   Antonymsbetterchiefsuperior

2. Subscript characterC1formal

   A character, symbol, or number that is printed or written slightly below the normal line of text, often used in mathematics or chemistry.

   Нижний индекс

   • In the formula H₂O, the '2' is an inferior.
   • The subscript or inferior is used to denote atomic numbers.
   • Please write the inferior clearly below the main character.

   Synonymssubscript

   Antonymssuperiorsuperscript