adjective
- extremely small in size; smaller than miniature
Usage: often used in electronics and technology
Examples
- The subminiature camera was so small it could fit in a pen.
- Engineers developed subminiature electronic components for the spacecraft.
- The subminiature hearing aid was nearly invisible when worn.
- Subminiature connectors are essential in modern mobile devices.
- The spy used a subminiature recording device to gather intelligence.
- Subminiature vacuum tubes were used in early portable radios.