Inferiorly: meaning, definitions and examples

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inferiorly

 

[ ɪnˈfɪəriərli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a lower or lesser manner

Inferiorly is an adverb that describes something done in a lower or lesser manner compared to something else. It indicates a position or quality that is below or subordinate to another.

Synonyms

lesser, poorly, subordinately

Examples of usage

  • He performed inferiorly compared to his usual standards.
  • She was treated inferiorly by her colleagues.
  • The product was designed inferiorly, leading to many complaints.

Translations

Translations of the word "inferiorly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inferiormente

🇮🇳 नीचे

🇩🇪 unterlegen

🇮🇩 dengan rendah

🇺🇦 нижче

🇵🇱 niżej

🇯🇵 下に

🇫🇷 inférieurement

🇪🇸 inferiormente

🇹🇷 aşağıda

🇰🇷 낮게

🇸🇦 أدنى

🇨🇿 níže

🇸🇰 nižšie

🇨🇳 下方

🇸🇮 nižje

🇮🇸 niðri

🇰🇿 төменірек

🇬🇪 ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 aşağıda

🇲🇽 inferiormente

Etymology

The word 'inferiorly' is derived from the adjective 'inferior,' which comes from the Latin word 'inferior' meaning 'lower.' It has been used in English to describe a lower or lesser manner since the 16th century.

See also: inferiority.