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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-feer-ee-er]
- /ɪnˈfɪər i ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-feer-ee-er]
- /ɪnˈfɪər i ər/
Definitions of inferiorly word
- adjective inferiorly lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel. 1
- adjective inferiorly lower in place or position; closer to the bottom or base: descending into the inferior regions of the earth. 1
- adjective inferiorly of comparatively low grade; poor in quality; substandard: an inferior product. 1
- adjective inferiorly less important, valuable, or worthy: B+ bonds are inferior to AAA bonds. 1
- adjective inferiorly acting or performing in a way that is comparatively poor or mediocre: an inferior observer of human nature. 1
- adjective inferiorly Botany. situated below some other organ. (of a calyx) inserted below the ovary. (of an ovary) having a superior calyx. 1
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Origin of inferiorly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin, equivalent to infer(us) lower (cf. under) + -ior comparative suffix
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Parts of speech for Inferiorly
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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inferiorly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inferiorly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inferiorly
adv inferiorly
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
adverb inferiorly
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
Antonyms for inferiorly
adv inferiorly
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
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