1. lower in rank, status, or quality
2. located below or underneath something else
Usage: anatomical; technical

1. a person lower in rank or status than another

Examples

• The counterfeit product was clearly inferior to the original.
• She refused to accept inferior work from her students.
• The inferior vena cava returns blood to the heart.
• He treated his inferiors with little respect.
• The cheaper brand proved inferior in durability.
• The manager spoke condescendingly to his inferiors.
• This material is inferior to what we usually use.