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Meaning of inf.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inf.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of lower quality

    Example: Anna had always felt inferior to her brother due to poor school grades.

  2. Of lower rank

    Example: an inferior officer

  3. Located below

  4. Situated below some other organ; said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx.

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)

  2. (grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.

  3. (grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not formal or ceremonious.

    Example: an informal get-together

  2. Not in accord with the usual regulations.

    Example: an informal agreement

  3. Suited for everyday use.

    Example: informal clothes

  4. (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.