SUBMARGINAL


Meaning of SUBMARGINAL in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ s ə b- ' märj-n ə l, - ' mär-j ə -n ə l

Function: adjective

Date: 1829

1 : adjacent to a margin or a marginal part or structure < submarginal spots on an insect wing>

2 : falling below a necessary minimum < submarginal economic conditions>

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