subminimal

min·i·mal

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Definitions of subminimal word

adjective subminimal constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation. 1
adjective subminimal barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care. 1
adjective subminimal less than the minimum required 0

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; minim(um) + -al1

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adjective

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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