submarginal
Biology. near the margin.
below the margin.
not worth cultivating, as land; less than satisfactory; unproductive.
Origin of submarginal
1Other words from submarginal
- sub·mar·gin·al·ly, adverb
Words Nearby submarginal
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How to use submarginal in a sentence
Except that the yellowish submarginal line is sometimes obscured, the species is very constant in the British Isles.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series | Richard SouthThe W-like angles of the white submarginal line run through to the fringes.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series | Richard SouthA series of yellow dots on the submarginal line is almost always present, but may be absent.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series | Richard SouthIn some specimens the markings are very faint, and, excepting the whitish submarginal line, are hardly visible.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series | Richard SouthThe submarginal and subapical spots are silvered, especially the latter.
The Butterfly Book | William Jacob Holland
British Dictionary definitions for submarginal
/ (sʌbˈmɑːdʒɪnəl) /
below the minimum requirements
situated close to the margin of an organ or part
(of land) infertile and unprofitable for cultivation
Derived forms of submarginal
- submarginally, adverb
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