marginal
/ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/
noun
- 1
Something that is marginal.
- 2
A constituency won with a small margin.
adjective
- 1
Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).
“In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups.”
- 2
Determined by a small margin; having a salient characteristic determined by a small margin.
- 3
Pertaining to changes resulting from a unit increase in production or consumption of a good.
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