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supraoptimal

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Greater than the value or amount that would be optimal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • "A significant increase in growth, [...] was observed in the shoots exposed to 200 mM salt. ... In contrast, sub-optimal (0 mM) and supra-optimal concentrations (400–600 mM) of NaCl significantly affected the growth [...] " Lokhande, V.H., Nikam, T.D., Patade, V.Y. et al. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult (2011) 104: 41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-010-9802-9

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: superoptimal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From supra- + optimal.