interior
[ in-teer-ee-er ]
/ ɪnˈtɪər i ər /
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Origin of interior
First recorded in 1480–90; from Latin, comparative adjective equivalent to inter- “inward” + -ior comparative suffix; see exterior
synonym study for interior
8. See inside.
OTHER WORDS FROM interior
in·te·ri·or·i·ty [in-teer-ee-awr-i-tee, -or-], /ɪnˌtɪər iˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr-/, nounin·te·ri·or·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for interior (1 of 2)
interior
/ (ɪnˈtɪərɪə) /
noun
adjective
Derived forms of interior
interiorly, adverbWord Origin for interior
C15: from Latin (adj), comparative of inter within
British Dictionary definitions for interior (2 of 2)
Interior
/ (ɪnˈtɪərɪə) /
noun
the Interior (in titles) the domestic or internal affairs of any of certain countriesDepartment of the Interior
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