/iɱfeˈɾjoɾ/
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Translation
lower, inferior
Word origin
From Latin inferior, the comparative of inferus ('low, below'). English 'inferior' comes from the same Latin word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inferior
- English cognates
- inferior, infernal
Grammar
Masc pluralinferiores
Examples
calidad .
The quality of this model is lower than that of the previous one.
cajón .
I keep the papers in the bottom drawer of the desk.
.
He felt inferior to his workmates.
temperatura .
Today's temperature is lower than yesterday's.
.
The lower floors of the building are empty.
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