Meaning & Definition of Infra in English
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Infra
Below; underneath.
Pronunciation:
/ˈɪnfrə/Part of Speech:
adverbDetailed Definitions
Definition: At a lower level or beneath the surface.
Example Sentence: The documents were classified as infra, indicating they were below the top-secret level.
Definition: Used in legal or formal contexts to refer to what follows.
Example Sentence: As noted infra, the regulations require strict compliance.
Definition: In the context of infrastructure, refers to the foundational services or facilities.
Example Sentence: The city's infra includes roads, bridges, and public transport systems.
Etymology
Origin: Latin 'infra' meaning 'beneath'.
Synonyms
belowunderneathbeneathsubinferior
Common Phrases and Expressions
- infra dig: Beneath one's dignity.
- infra red: A type of radiation that is below the visible spectrum.
Translations
- Spanish: infra
- French: infra
- German: infra
- Russian: инфра
Related Words
- infrastructure: The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area.
- infrasonic: Relating to sound waves with a frequency below the lower limit of human audibility.
- infraorbital: Located beneath the orbit of the eye.