Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 62.