Words with the prefix infra-

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• Examples of words with the prefix infra-

The prefix infra-, of Latin origin, means below or less than. For example: infrastructure.

It is opposed to the prefixes super- and sobre-, which mean above.

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Examples of words with the prefix infra-

1. Underfunded. Who has an IQ or intelligence below average or normal.
2. Infrastructure. Technical means, services or facilities that are necessary for a certain activity to be carried out.
3. Infraglottis. Lower part of the larynx, the area between the vocal cords and the trachea.
4. Subhuman. That he is not or is not considered human.
5. Inframaxillary. That belongs to or has to do with the lower jaw or maxilla.
6. Underworld. Something that is under the world or within planet Earth.
7. Infraorbital. Which is located in the lower orbit of the eye.
8. Infrared. Radiation that is not visible. It extends from the extreme of visible red to lower frequencies, therefore, it is not visible to the eye or chemically, but it does have thermal effects.
9. Undersigned. Writing that is located below a text.
10. Infrasound. Sound that is not perceptible to the human ear because it is at a frequency not audible to the hearing organ.
11. Infraumbilical. Which is located below the navel.
12. Undervalued. That it is at a lower price than it should have.

(!) Exceptions

Not all words that start with syllables infra- correspond to this prefix. These are some exceptions:

• Infringement. Action for breaking a law.
• Offender. Person who commits an offense.
• Infraganti. Indicates crime or crime.

• Follows with: Prefixes and suffixes