1. Adjective
Of or pertaining to a margin.
2. Adjective
Written or printed in the margin; as, a marginal note or gloss.
3. Adjective
at or constituting a border or edge; "the marginal strip of beach"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
4. Adjective
of questionable or minimal quality; "borderline grades"; "marginal writing ability"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
5. Adjective
producing at a rate that barely covers production costs; "marginal industries"
Vocabulary classified under Economics
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