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infra

1 American  
[in-fruh] / ˈɪn frə /

adverb

  1. below, especially when used in referring to parts of a text.

infra- 2 American  

  1. a prefix meaning “below,” used, with second elements of any origin, in the formation of compound words.

    infrasonic; infrared.
infra- 1 British  

prefix

  1. below; beneath; after

    infrasonic

    infralapsarian
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infra 2 British  
/ ˈɪnfrə /

adverb

  1. (esp in textual annotation) below; further on

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Etymology

Origin of infra1

1730–40; < Latin infrā; cf. under

Origin of infra-2

< Latin, representing infrā, adv. or preposition

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“We expect renewed investor interests as GLW’s Optical segment opportunities further scale and as the company positions itself as a clean, growth-oriented AI infra investment story,” Yang wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The infra push is also something that will have long-term payoffs.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

"The AI infra will enable it to provide accurate recommendations and cross sell products and services across its giant network of clients in retail, telecom, and financial space," he said.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023

“The plan,” Holt texted, “is to turn the AG folks into road map not a road block on these large infra projects.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2015

A. test� ovato-oblong�, crass�, convex�, antic� obliqu� rotundat�; intus fulv�, margine rufo; margine cardinali leviter curvato, infra umbones crasso.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume II or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

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