📏Marginal

adjective
/ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Relating to or at the edge; small or insignificant in amount or importance.

Example Sentences

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

He made only a marginal improvement in his grades.

Synonyms

minimal, slight, borderline, peripheral, negligible, minor, small
Entry 1
minimal, slight, borderline, peripheral
Entry 2
slight, minimal, negligible, minor, small

Antonyms

central, significant, substantial, major, important
Entry 1
central, significant, substantial, major
Entry 2
significant, major, important

Collocations

marginal improvement, marginal cost, marginal benefit, marginal seat, marginal role
Entry 1
marginal improvement, marginal cost, marginal benefit
Entry 2
marginal improvement, marginal cost, marginal seat, marginal role

More Example Sentences

The voices of marginalized communities should be reflected in the policymaking process.

My research will play a direct role in improving the living standards of marginalized communities in Bangladesh.

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