marginal

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/ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/ English

Definitions

noun

Something that is marginal.
A constituency won with a small margin.

adjective

Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).“In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups.”
Determined by a small margin; having a salient characteristic determined by a small margin.
Pertaining to changes resulting from a unit increase in production or consumption of a good.

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Synonyms

peripheral edge borderline narrow fringy minimum minimal bare fringe meagerly meager unprofitable hardscrabble meagre margin longitudinal

Associated

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