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Meaning of marginally
The primary meaning of "marginally" is to a small degree or extent.
Etymology of marginally
The word "marginally" originates from the noun "margin," which is derived from the Old French word "marge," meaning "border" or "edge."
Historically, the word "margin" has been used in various contexts, including geography, finance, and printing, to refer to a boundary or a limit.
The adverb "marginally" is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective "marginal," which means "of or relating to a margin."
Synonyms
barely
hardly
just
nearly
almost
scarcely
slightly
somewhat
faintly
minimally
moderately
reasonably
sufficiently
adequately
tolerably
acceptably
passably
fairly
relatively
partially
incompletely
inadequately
imperfectly
defectively
patchily
unevenly
inadequately
Definitions
- To a small degree or extent, barely satisfying the minimum requirements.
- * Only just, almost not at all, to a very small extent.
Usage Examples
- The new policy has marginally improved the company's financial situation.
- * She marginally passed the exam, but was not confident in her abilities.
- * The team played marginally better in the second half, but still lost the game.