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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

기준 이하의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gijun iha-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Substandard/ˌsʌbˈstæn.dɚd/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그 제품은 품질이 기준 이하였습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

1 sense
As adjective
  1. 1

    Below the usual or required standard.

    "The apartment was closed down because of substandard living conditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the prefix sub- (meaning below or under) combined with standard, originating in the late 19th century. Initially used in technical and manufacturing contexts to describe materials failing to meet established criteria, it gradually expanded to general usage for any goods, services, or conditions falling short of acceptable quality.

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