Marginal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmärj-nəl/ mar·gin·al

Meaning & Definition of Marginal

Marginal (adjective)

  1. written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
  2. of, relating to, or situated at a margin or border
  3. not of central importance; also, limited in extent, significance, or stature

Marginal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. located at or near a border

    "marginal locations in the open-air market are a bit cheaper"

    similar: borderline, frontier
    related: outermost, outmost, exterior, external, outer, outside, outward
    opposite: interior
    near: inner, inside, internal, inward, inmost, innermost, central, mid, middle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Marginal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Marginal:

borderline, frontier

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Marginal

Words with the opposite meaning of Marginal:

interior

Related Words for Marginal

outermost, outmost, exterior, external, outer, outside, outward

Near Antonyms of Marginal

inner, inside, internal, inward, inmost, innermost, central, mid, middle

Word Forms of Marginal

Derived words: marginality (noun), marginally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Marginal

Medieval Latin marginalis, from Latin margin-, margo

First known use: 1573

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Marginal

Words & Phrases Containing Marginal

marginal utility

Frequently Asked Questions about Marginal

What does "Marginal" mean?

"Marginal" means written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet. As an adjective, it is defined as: written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet.

What is another word for "Marginal"?

Other words for "Marginal" include borderline and frontier. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Marginal" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Marginal"?

Antonyms of "Marginal" include interior. Near antonyms include inner, inside, internal and inward.

How do you use "Marginal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Marginal" in a sentence: "marginal locations in the open-air market are a bit cheaper".

Is "Marginal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Marginal" is an adjective.

Is "Marginal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Marginal" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Marginal"?

"Marginal" is pronounced /ˈmärj-nəl/ and divided into syllables as mar·gin·al.

What is the origin of the word "Marginal"?

"Marginal" comes from Medieval Latin marginalis, from Latin margin-, margo. First known use: 1573.