sub·mar·gin·al
| \ ˌsəb-ˈmärj-nəl
, -ˈmär-jə-nᵊl \
, -ˈmär-jə-nᵊl \
Definition of submarginal
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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submarginal
adjective
sub·mar·gin·al
| \ ˌsəb-ˈmärj-nəl, ˈsəb-, -ən-ᵊl
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Medical Definition of submarginal
1
: adjacent to a margin or a marginal part or structure
submarginal areas of the gingiva
2
: falling below a necessary minimum
submarginal diets
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