MARGINAL
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Marginal.
How to pronounce marginal:
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Marginal - as an adjective satellite
At or constituting a border or edge
Example: "The marginal strip of beach"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fringy13Of questionable or minimal quality
Example: "Borderline grades"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderline13Just barely adequate or within a lower limit
Example: "A bare majority"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bare6Producing at a rate that barely covers production costs
Example: "Marginal industries"
Marginal - as a noun
Something that is marginal.
A constituency won with a small margin.
Marginal - as an adjective
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."
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.
Example Sentences
"The company experienced only marginal growth in its profits this year."
"I have a marginal interest in playing video games."
"The movie received marginal reviews from the critics."
"He holds a marginal position in the hierarchy of the company."
"Her contributions to the project were only marginal."
Word Game Points
Is MARGINAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, marginal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MARGINAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MARGINAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, marginal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMARGINAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is MARGINAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, marginal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMARGINAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
