1. not causing death but still harmful or damaging
Usage: often used in scientific or medical contexts

Examples

• The researchers studied the sublethal effects of the pesticide on bee behavior.
• Sublethal doses of the toxin caused weakness but not death in the test subjects.
• The oil spill had sublethal impacts on marine wildlife, affecting their reproduction.
• Scientists measured sublethal stress responses in fish exposed to pollution.
• The drug showed sublethal toxicity at higher concentrations.
• Sublethal injuries from the accident required extensive rehabilitation.