subepidemic

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ epidemic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Adjective

subepidemic (not comparable)

1. (of disease incidence) Less than epidemic.

   Coordinate terms: epidemic, hyperepidemic, pandemic

Noun

subepidemic (plural subepidemics)

1. An epidemic (increased occurrence of a disease in population) making up part of a larger epidemic.