not at all inferior to; compare favorably with; even better than
Fixed expression used to assert that something is equal to or surpasses a well-known standard. Often followed by a noun or clause indicating the benchmark. Literary and somewhat formal.
This new work is not at all inferior to the previous one.
His performance was comparable to that of a professional.
Standard kanji spelling using 勝る (to excel) and 劣る (to be inferior).
Alternate kanji spelling using 優る (to excel). Less common but valid.
A classical Japanese construction combining the verbs 勝る (to excel) and 劣る (to be inferior) with the particles とも (even if) and the archaic negative ぬ. Literally 'even if it excels, it does not fall short', i.e., it is at least equal.