unoptimized
|un-op-ti-mized|
C1
/ʌnˈɒptɪmaɪzd/
(optimize)
making the best
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unoptimized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'optimize', which comes from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best'.
Historical Evolution
'optimize' changed from the Latin word 'optimus' and eventually became the modern English word 'optimize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'optimize' meant 'to make the best or most effective use of', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not optimized; not made as effective, perfect, or useful as possible.
The software was unoptimized, leading to slower performance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 09:31