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inferior 1. Botany (of a plant ovary) enclosed by and fused with the receptacle so that it is situated below the other floral parts 2. Astronomy a. orbiting or occurring between the sun and the earth b. lying below the horizon inferior [in′fir·ē·ər] (biology) The lower of two structures. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Those of England are known to be no wise inferior to their Greek or Roman predecessors. It matters little if those who are inferior to us in merit should be like us in outside appearances. If equally matched, we can offer battle; if slightly inferior in numbers, we can avoid the enemy; if quite unequal in every way, we can flee from him. |
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