sub-optimal

sub-op·ti·mal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb op-tuh-muh l]
- /sʌb ˈɒp tə məl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb op-tuh-muh l]
- /sʌb ˈɒp tə məl/

Definition of sub-optimal word

adjective sub-optimal being below an optimal level or standard. 1

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Origin of sub-optimal

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; sub- + optimal

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Parts of speech for Sub-optimal

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sub-optimal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.