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subpar

adj
/səbˈpɑː/UK/səbˈpɑɹ/US/səbˈpɑɹ/CA

Etymology

From sub- + par.

  1. derived from per
  2. borrowed from par
  3. prefixed as subpar — “sub + par”

Definitions

  1. Of less than a traditional or accepted standard.

    • Bob's grasp of English was subpar.

  2. Synonym of below par.

  3. Trading at a price below face value.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA