Cool MateMeaning of Marginal
small and not important
In simple words: not very important or not much different from something else
Marginal in a sentence
- a marginal improvement in weather conditions
- The story will only be of marginal interest to our readers.
- The difference between the two estimates is marginal.
- All three companies reported marginal revenue growth.
- marginal groups in society
- Welsh was considered a marginal language.
- a **marginal seat/constituency**
- Their campaign targeted marginal constituencies.
- They risk losing key marginal seats at the next election.
- **marginal notes/comments**
How to use Marginal
Use 'marginal' to describe something that is only slightly different or important. It is appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts, but avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler words would be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
marginal + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'margin' — things that are on the edge are often marginal.
Related words
Collocations with Marginal
- marginal improvement
- marginal costs
- marginal notes
Synonyms for Marginal
Opposites of Marginal
Common mistakes with Marginal
- Confusing 'marginal' with 'marginalize' which means to treat someone as unimportant.
- Using 'marginal' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Overusing 'marginal' in contexts where 'minimal' might be clearer.
Marginal appears in
Marginal in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هامشي, ثانوي, قليل الأهمية
مش مهم أوي أو مش مختلف كتير عن حاجة تانية
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রান্তিক, সামান্য
খুব একটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নয় বা অন্য কিছুর থেকে সামান্য আলাদা
- GermanDeutsch
Randständig, geringfügig
nicht sehr wichtig oder kaum anders als etwas anderes
- SpanishEspañol
Marginal
no muy importante o no muy diferente de otra cosa
- Persianفارسی
جزئی
خیلی مهم نیست یا خیلی با چیز دیگری متفاوت نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Marginal
pas très important ou pas très différent de quelque chose d'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
मामूली, किनारी
बहुत महत्वपूर्ण नहीं या किसी और चीज़ से थोड़ा अलग
- ItalianItaliano
Marginale
non molto importante o non molto diverso da qualcos'altro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Marginal
não muito importante ou não muito diferente de outra coisa
- RussianРусский
Пограничный, незначительный
не очень важный или не сильно отличающийся от чего-то другого
- Urduاردو
حاشیهای، معمولی
زیادہ اہم نہیں یا کسی چیز سے بہت زیادہ مختلف نہیں
- Chinese中文
边缘的, 微小的, 细微的
不太重要，或者跟别的东西差别不大
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To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Marginal
What does Marginal mean?
not very important or not much different from something else
What is the definition of Marginal?
small and not important
How do you use Marginal in a sentence?
a marginal improvement in weather conditions
Can you give another example of Marginal?
The story will only be of marginal interest to our readers.
What are synonyms for Marginal?
Common alternatives include slight.
What is the opposite of Marginal?
Opposite meanings include significant, important, crucial.
What words go with Marginal?
It commonly pairs with marginal improvement, marginal costs, marginal notes.
What are common mistakes when using Marginal?
Confusing 'marginal' with 'marginalize' which means to treat someone as unimportant. Using 'marginal' as a verb instead of an adjective. Overusing 'marginal' in contexts where 'minimal' might be clearer.
How do you pronounce Marginal?
US: /["/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɑːdʒɪnl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Marginal?
Use 'marginal' to describe something that is only slightly different or important. It is appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts, but avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler words would be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Marginal?
"Marginal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.