suboptimally-separated
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/sʌbˈɒptɪməli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
inefficient division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suboptimally-separated' originates from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'below' or 'less than', and 'optimally' from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best'. 'Separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', meaning 'to divide'.
Historical Evolution
'suboptimally-separated' evolved from the combination of 'suboptimal' and 'separated', reflecting a less than ideal division.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'less than ideally divided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not separated in the most efficient or effective manner.
The data was suboptimally-separated, leading to errors in analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 16:33