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Marginal

MAH-rjuh-nuhl

/ˈmɑːrdʒʌnʌl/

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marginal

Dictionary meaning

At or constituting a border or edge.

Examples

  • The marginal strip of beach.
  • Marginal industries.

Synonyms: fringy

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