suboptimal Meaning & Definition
/sʌbˈɑptɪməl/
What Does Suboptimal Mean?
As an adjective, suboptimal means Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.
Quick Facts About Suboptimal
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sʌbˈɑptɪməl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Suboptimal Definition (Adjective)
- Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.
Adjective
- Worse than optimal.
A quickly produced suboptimal solution to a problem is often more useful than an optimal one that takes a long time to produce.
Synonyms of Suboptimal
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Suboptimal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Suboptimal
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Suboptimal in a Sentence
A quickly produced suboptimal solution to a problem is often more useful than an optimal one that takes a long time to produce.
Word Forms & Grammar
suboptimal (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Suboptimal
Origin of Suboptimal
From sub- + optimal.
How Do You Say Suboptimal?
The standard pronunciation of suboptimal is //sʌbˈɑptɪməl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
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