~に劣らず (no less than / not inferior to)

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The fixed comparative phrase ~に劣らず / ~に劣らない, 'no less than X / not inferior to X / on par with X.' Built from 劣る ('be inferior') + the classical/literary negative-adverbial ~ず or modern ~ない. The standard of comparison takes に. A litotes-style way to compliment without overclaiming. Slightly elevated; common in written or formal speech.

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