suboptimal

[ suhb-op-tuh-muhl ]
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adjective
  1. being below an optimal level or standard.

Origin of suboptimal

1
First recorded in 1930–35; sub- + optimal
  • Also sub·op·ti·mum [suhb-op-tuh-muhm]. /sʌbˈɒp tə məm/.

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