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Topic: Science

subnormal

IPA: /sʌbˈnɔːrməl/

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrml/

adjective

Definition: Less than what is considered normal or average, often referring to lower levels of ability or intelligence.

Example: The test results showed that his performance was subnormal compared to his peers.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered to have below-average abilities in areas like intelligence or physical coordination.

Example: The program is designed to help subnormals improve their skills and confidence.

subnormality

IPA: //sʌbˈnɔːrməlɪti//

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrməlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being below normal or average in some way.

Example: The study focused on the subnormality of certain test scores among the students.

subnormally

IPA: /sʌbˈnɔːrməli/

KK: /sʌbˈnɔrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is below the normal level or standard.

Example: The patient was performing subnormally on the tests compared to his peers.

subnuclear

IPA: /sʌbˈnjuːklɚ/

KK: /sʌbˈnjuːklɚ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring within the nucleus of an atom, or describing particles that are smaller than the atomic nucleus.

Example: The researchers studied subnuclear particles to understand the fundamental forces of nature.

subocean

IPA: /səˈboʊʃən/

KK: /səˈboʊʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is located or happening below the surface of the ocean.

Example: The subocean environment is home to many unique species of marine life.

suboceanic

IPA: /ˌsʌb.oʊˈsiː.ən.ɪk/

KK: /sʌboʊˈsiːənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Located or happening below the surface of the ocean or the ocean floor.

Example: The suboceanic currents play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.

suboptimal

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməl/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməl/

adjective

Definition: Not as good as the best possible; not ideal.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimal, leading to a disappointing result.

suboptimization

IPA: /ˌsʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of optimizing a smaller part of a larger system or organization, often at the expense of the overall efficiency or effectiveness.

Example: The company's focus on suboptimization led to improvements in individual departments, but overall performance suffered.

suboptimum

IPA: /sʌbˈɒptɪməm/

KK: /sʌbˈɑptɪməm/

adjective

Definition: Not the best or most effective; below the ideal level of performance or quality.

Example: The team's performance was suboptimum, leading to a disappointing result in the competition.

suborbital

IPA: /sʌbˈɔːbɪtəl/

KK: /sʌbˈɔrbɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a flight path that does not complete a full orbit around a planet or celestial body, typically used for rockets or spacecraft that travel just below the edge of space.

Example: The suborbital flight provided valuable data for future space missions.

noun

Definition: A part that is located below or beneath an orbit, often referring to structures in the body like bones or nerves.

Example: The surgeon examined the suborbital area for any signs of injury.

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