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suboptimal

UK
/sʌbˈɒptɪməl/
US
/sʌbˈɑptɪməl/
suboptimaladjective
more suboptimal
Comp.
most suboptimal
Super.
UK
/sʌbˈɒptɪməl/
US
/sʌbˈɑptɪməl/
Translations
sous-optimalTermes usuel en contexte technique ou analytique ; peut aussi s'employer au sens général de « pas optimal ».
The team's suboptimal performance in the first half of the game led to their eventual defeat.
La performance sous-optimale de l'équipe en première mi-temps a conduit à sa défaite finale.
Definitions
Not the best or most effective possible; below the highest standard or quality.
The team's suboptimal performance in the first half of the game led to their eventual defeat.
Synonyms
unsatisfactory
subpar
imperfect
less than ideal
inferior
Antonyms
optimal
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