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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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nonidentical
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Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonideally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonideally
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