subterminal

adjective

sub·​ter·​mi·​nal ˌsəb-ˈtərm-nəl How to pronounce subterminal (audio)
-ˈtər-mə-nᵊl
: situated or occurring near but not precisely at an end
subterminal spots on tail feathers

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subterminal was in 1828

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“Subterminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subterminal. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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