marginally
[ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli]
[ˈmɑɹdʒɪnəli]
Marginally refers to a small amount or degree.
The word "marginally" is used when describing something that barely meets a certain standard or requirement. It's often used to talk about business profits, investments, or academic performance. For example, "The company made marginally more profit this year than last," which means their profits weren't extremely high, but were still slightly better.
How common is "marginally"?
Word marginally is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adverb
In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
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