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Meaning of marginal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

marginal

Pronunciation:/ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that is marginal.

  2. A constituency won with a small margin.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).

    Example: In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups.

  2. Determined by a small margin; having a salient characteristic determined by a small margin.

  3. Pertaining to changes resulting from a unit increase in production or consumption of a good.