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
adjectivesub·mar·gin·al | \ ˌsəb-ˈmärj-nəl, ˈsəb-, -ən-ᵊl \
\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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