Marginal

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