marginal

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: mar-gin-al (3)

English Definition

Relating to or at the edge or margin; minimal

Example Sentence

This change resulted in a marginal improvement in business profits.

US IPA /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnl/

UK IPA /ˈmɑːdʒɪnl/

minimal slight minor insignificant peripheral

significant major central