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subprofessional en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English professional English subprofessional From sub- + professional.

Meanings

1. Not meeting the quality standards expected of a professional.
   • His subprofessional workmanship led me to decide to never hire him again.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more subprofessional	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most subprofessional	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

subprofessional en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English professional English subprofessional From sub- + professional.

Meanings

1. A person working at less than professional level.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
subprofessionals	Number=Plur		lexicographic