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marginal

The correct spelling is marginal.

How to pronounce marginal

/ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/

Say it like: Mar-jin-al

The correct spelling is marginal. Something that is marginal. For example: "In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups."

Usage Examples

In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something that is marginal.
  2. 2.A constituency won with a small margin.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).
  2. 2.Determined by a small margin; having a salient characteristic determined by a small margin.
  3. 3.Pertaining to changes resulting from a unit increase in production or consumption of a good.

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