marginally

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English

Etymology

From marginal +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmɑɹdʒɪnəli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/

Adverb

marginally (comparative more marginally, superlative most marginally)

  1. In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
    • 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, in BBC Sport‎[1]:
      A similar situation saw Gervinho play in Van Persie rather than going for goal himself, only for the Dutchman to drift marginally offside.
  2. In the margin of a book.

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