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nonideally

/ˌnɑːn.aɪˈdiː.ə.li/
non · i · de · al · ly
Adjective:nonideal
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is less than perfect or falls short of the best possible standard or outcome.

Example

"The chemical reaction proceeded nonideally due to unexpected fluctuations in the laboratory's ambient temperature."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the negative prefix 'non-' with the adverb 'ideally', ultimately derived from the Greek 'idea'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonideally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonideally
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