inferior

• Descreve algo que é pior em qualidade, inferior em nível, hierarquia ou status em comparação com outra coisa. Também pode indicar algo localizado abaixo de outra coisa.

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.

   Inferior

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshumblejuniorlesserlowerlowlymenialminorsecondarysubalternsubordinate

   Antônimosseniorsuperiorsuperordinate

2. Low qualityB1formal

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

   De baixa qualidade

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

   Sinônimosdeficientinadequatelow qualitylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandard

   Antônimosexcellentfirst-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.

   Subscrito

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

   Sinônimossubscript

   Antônimossuperior

4. Orbital positionC2formal

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

   Inferior (interna)

   • 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.

   Inferior

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaudallowernethersubjacent

   Antônimossuperior

6. Falling short of a normB2formal

   Falling short of some prescribed standard or norm.

   Inferior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeficientinadequatelow-gradepoorsecond-ratesubstandardunsatisfactory

   Antônimossuperior

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa de posição, status ou qualidade inferior a outra. Também se refere a um símbolo tipográfico (como um índice) impresso abaixo e ao lado de outro símbolo.

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.

   Subordinado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjuniorminionpeonsubalternsubordinateunderling

   Antônimosbetterchiefsuperior

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.

   Subscrito

   • 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.

   Sinônimossubscript

   Antônimossuperiorsuperscript