word
Inferior
Ih-NFIH-ree-ur
/ˌɪˈnfɪriːɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
inferior
Dictionary meaning
Falling short of some prescribed norm.
Examples
- Mercury and Venus are inferior planets.
- Inferior alveolar artery.
Synonyms: deficient
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