Prefix used in technical and mathematical terms to indicate lower rank, quality, or degree. Not a freely productive prefix in everyday language.
「劣性」 is a term used in genetics.
In mathematics, there is the term 「劣角」.
inferiority; low grade
mean; contemptible; despicable; cowardly
poor; bad; inferior; low-quality
inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation
relative merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
animal passions; carnal desire; lust
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
inferiority; recessiveness · recessive
inferior position; disadvantage; subordination
clumsy; unskillful; poorly done
subordination; juniority
low-grade; inferior; coarse; vulgar
minor arc
inferiority; weakness
inferior talent; mediocre ability
defeat of the weaker; survival of the fittest
inability to follow Buddhist teachings; person of inferior spiritual capacity
inferior person; someone of lower ability
minor angle
mediocre; inferior; commonplace; foolish
mean; base; nasty
From the kanji 劣, meaning 'inferior' or 'lesser', used as a bound prefix in Sino-Japanese compounds.