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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A point or value below a minimum.

Adjective

1. 1
   Below the normal minimum not-comparable

   "Over the years Simon has voted for some conservative clinkers--for example, […] a subminimum wage for teenagers."

Example

More examples

"Over the years Simon has voted for some conservative clinkers--for example, […] a subminimum wage for teenagers."

Etymology

From sub- + minimum.

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