Phrase guide
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adj
Inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Characterized by one or more optimality conditions not being satisfiable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: economics, sciences
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noun
Something (or someone) that is inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A situation where one or more optimality conditions cannot be satisfied.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: economics, sciences
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noun
the competitor who finishes second
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: runner-up
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Broader terms: rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender
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