What does inferiore in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word inferiore in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use inferiore in Italian.

The word inferiore in Italian means lower, inferior, lesser, subordinate, not meet expectations, be below expectations, inferior part, lower part, inferior planet, downstairs floor, be below expectations. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word inferiore

lower

aggettivo (che è in basso o più in basso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La scritta si trova sulla parte inferiore del muro.
The message is on the lower part of the wall.

inferior, lesser

aggettivo (figurato (che ha minor valore o qualità)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il suo quoziente intellettivo è inferiore rispetto alla media.
His IQ was the lesser of the two.

subordinate

(spregiativo (gerarchia: chi è più in basso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Non parlo con gli inferiori di tali questioni; chiami il direttore.
I won't talk to subordinates about these matters; call the manager.

not meet expectations, be below expectations

inferior part, lower part

sostantivo femminile (posta in basso)

inferior planet

downstairs floor

be below expectations

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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