SUBMINIMAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

subminimal

adjective

Definition of subminimal

as in ultramicro

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Adjective

More efficient micro-LED transmitters could eventually help data centers increase communication speeds without relying exclusively on power-hungry lasers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
For brands, that means relevance may come less from chasing micro trends and more from making room for distinct communities and creative voices.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of micro

Adjective

To be stacked together efficiently, they must be painstakingly paired for infinitesimal compatibility.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Acrylamide can be found in infinitesimal amounts in coffee, but the lab results were extremely high, Suyama said, far more than what is typically found in food.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of infinitesimal

Adjective

The risk is lower in areas such as the Pacific Northwest, where the population is less vulnerable, and Greenland, where fewer people live near glacial lakes.

— Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2023
The Cavs are now just 4-7 in games decided by three points or fewer.

— Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023

Definition of fewer

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Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.

— Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.

— Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023

Definition of lesser

Adjective

Raymar Fraser, 41, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, battery, and interfering with the custody of a minor.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Left-hander Braxton Garrett is out of minor-league options and must be on the pitching staff in some capacity.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

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