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suboptimal in Malay

suboptimum

UK/sʌbˈɒptɪməl/US/sʌbˈɑptɪməl/

suboptimal in Malay: suboptimum. In English, suboptimal means worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

Malay words for suboptimal

less than optimal
suboptimum

English meaning of suboptimal

  1. adjective Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

Full definition of suboptimal

suboptimal in a sentence

  • Near-synonym: submaximal
  • 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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Questions about suboptimal in Malay

What is the meaning of suboptimal in Malay?
Suboptimal in Malay is suboptimum.
Apakah maksud suboptimal dalam bahasa Melayu?
Suboptimal: suboptimum.
What does suboptimal mean in English?
Suboptimal means worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

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