subminimal

adjective

Definition of subminimalnext
as in ultramicro

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subminimal
  1. micro
  2. infinitesimal
  3. small
  4. fewer
  5. lesser
  6. minor
Adjective
  • Learning how various disciplines are intertwined and the ways micro developments relate to macro developments gets you there.
    John Hall, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The star, who has been working with stylist Ronnie Hart most recently, paired the top with a micro miniskirt from Dolce & Gabbana.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • By infinitesimal degrees, the actor reveals his character’s vulnerability, building to the emotional wreckage of a sobering visit to Majdanek concentration camp.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Some bits get altered periodically in a database somewhere, as infinitesimal patches of ferromagnetism on disks or electromagnetic pulses flitting from here to there.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2012
Definition of infinitesimal
Adjective
  • Black bears are the smallest of the North American bears.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Movies about straight relationships are able to run both stars as leads, while movies about gay romance must shunt half the central couple down to supporting, which arguably results in a smaller awards-season profile.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of small
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
Adjective
  • 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
  • The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of lesser
Adjective
  • Leaving behind only enough for his sons to pay for his arrangements, whittled down to only a few minor possessions and a spirit broken by shouldering a piece of the contemporary American reality.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Driver treated for minor injuries In an email to USA TODAY Monday, the Redlands Police Department said the fire department responded to the crash and treated the driver for minor injuries on scene.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of minor
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submersions

subminimal

submission

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“Subminimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subminimal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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