Marginal (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

At or constituting a border or edge; "the marginal strip of beach".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The marginal land along the river was prone to flooding during heavy rainfall.
• The marginal strip of beach was narrow and rocky, making it difficult to access the water.
• The marginal areas of the city were often neglected by the local government.
• The marginal zone between the forest and the grassland was home to a unique variety of wildlife.
• The marginal ice shelf was fragile and susceptible to melting due to climate change.

Synonyms

• Fringy

Related Words

• Marginality (noun)
• Margin (noun)

Meaning ²

Just barely adequate or within a lower limit; "a bare majority"; "a marginal victory".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Bare

Meaning ³

Producing at a rate that barely covers production costs; "marginal industries".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ⁴

Of questionable or minimal quality; "borderline grades"; "marginal writing ability".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Borderline