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marginal

[ˈmɑːdʒɪnəl]

marginal Definition

  • 1relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something
  • 2of secondary or minor importance; not central

Using marginal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marginal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's profits are marginal.

  • Example

    The book has only a marginal relevance to the topic.

  • Example

    She made only a marginal improvement in her performance.

marginal Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for marginal

Phrases with marginal

  • the cost of producing one more unit of a product

    Example

    The company decided to increase production because the marginal cost was lower than the price they could sell it for.

  • small improvements that add up to a significant overall improvement

    Example

    The cycling team focused on making marginal gains in their training and equipment, which helped them win the race.

  • a note written in the margin of a book or document

    Example

    I wrote a marginal note next to that paragraph to remind myself to look up more information about it later.

Origins of marginal

from Latin 'marginalis', from 'margo' meaning 'edge'

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Summary: marginal in Brief

The term 'marginal' [ˈmɑːdʒɪnəl] refers to something that is situated at the edge or margin of something else, or of secondary or minor importance. It can describe small improvements that add up to a significant overall improvement, as in 'marginal gains,' or the cost of producing one more unit of a product, as in 'marginal cost.'