subminimal

/ˌsʌbˈmɪnəməl/
adjective
  1. Below the minimum required or expected level; less than the smallest necessary amount.
    • The dosage was subminimal and had no effect on the patient's symptoms.
    • The subminimal rainfall this season caused a severe drought.
    • His effort on the project was subminimal, so he failed the class.
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