SUBMARGINAL


Meaning of SUBMARGINAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsəb-ˈmärj-nəl, -ˈmär-jə-n ə l ]

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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