low-tier
|low-tier|
B2
🇺🇸
/loʊ tɪr/
🇬🇧
/ləʊ tɪə/
lower rank or quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-tier' originates from the combination of 'low' and 'tier', where 'low' meant 'not high' and 'tier' referred to 'a level or layer'.
Historical Evolution
'low-tier' evolved from the use of 'low' and 'tier' in English to describe hierarchical levels, eventually becoming a common term for describing lower quality or status.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a lower level or layer', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lower rank or quality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
of a lower rank, quality, or status compared to others in a hierarchy or system.
The product was considered low-tier due to its lack of features.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35