계급이나 지위, 신분 등이 다른 것보다 낮은 상태를 의미함.
Lower in rank, status, or social standing compared to others.
예문:
"The new recruit was assigned to an inferior position within the department."
"She felt inferior to her older sister who excelled in everything."
품질이나 수준이 표준에 미치지 못하거나 조악한 상태.
Of low standard or poor quality; not as good as something else.
예문:
"The company was criticized for using inferior materials in their construction."
"I returned the shoes because the leather was clearly of inferior quality."
신체 기관이나 구조물의 아래쪽에 위치하거나 아래를 향하는 것.
Situated below or directed downward; relating to the lower part of a structure.
예문:
"The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart."
"The surgeon examined the inferior surface of the liver for any abnormalities."
천문학에서는 지구보다 안쪽 궤도를 도는 것, 식물학에서는 꽃받침 아래 위치한 것.
In astronomy, having an orbit inside Earth's; in botany, situated below the sepals.
예문:
"Mercury and Venus are known as the inferior planets because they are closer to the sun than Earth."
"The botanist noted that the flower possessed an inferior ovary."
계급, 지위, 능력 등이 다른 사람보다 낮은 사람.
A person who is lower than another in rank, status, or ability.
예문:
"A good leader treats their inferiors with respect and dignity."
"He was known for being arrogant toward his social inferiors."
글자나 숫자, 기호 등이 기준선보다 아래에 인쇄되는 것.
Relating to a letter, figure, or symbol printed below the line.
예문:
"In the chemical formula for water, the '2' is written as an inferior figure."
"The software allows users to easily format inferior characters for mathematical equations."