Emily Dickinson Lexicon

inferior, adj. [L. inferiōr, lower.] (webplay: life, low, superior).

1. Lowly; submissive; subordinate; deferential; [fig.] mortal; human; pertaining to the earth.
2. Less significant; relatively ineffective; not as well suited.
3. Low-lying; less in elevation; situated closer to earth.
4. Subordinate; subservient; obsequious; lower ranking.