What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Suboptimal vs Suboptimality - What's the difference?

suboptimal | suboptimality |

As an adjective suboptimal

is less than optimal.

As a noun suboptimality is

the state or condition of being suboptimal.

suboptimal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Less than optimal.
    • A quickly-produced suboptimal solution to a problem is often more useful than an optimal one that takes a long time to produce.

    suboptimality

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or condition of being suboptimal.