suboptimal
adjective/ˌsʌbˈɒptɪməl/
/ˌsʌbˈɑːptɪməl/
- of less than the best standard or quality
- Some breeders keep their animals in suboptimal conditions.
- A score of 6 is optimal; 5 or less is suboptimal.
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