marginally
MAHD-zhih-nuh-lee
Marginally (adv) means to a very small degree; only slightly. Example: “Sales were marginally higher than last quarter.”
adv
1
To a very small degree; only slightly.
"Sales were marginally higher than last quarter."
"The new model is marginally faster than the old one."
How to use marginally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBarely, or only by a small amount.
Common pairings
marginally better
marginally higher
marginally faster
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more marginally
- Superlative
- most marginally
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Sales were _____ higher than last quarter.
Etymology
From marginal plus the adverbial suffix -ly.
Rhymes for marginally
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What does “marginally” mean?
The word “marginally” means to a very small degree; only slightly. In plain terms, barely, or only by a small amount.
How do you pronounce “marginally”?
“Marginally” is pronounced MAHD-zhih-nuh-lee (/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “marginally” in a sentence?
Here is “marginally” used in a sentence: “Sales were marginally higher than last quarter.”
What part of speech is “marginally”?
“Marginally” is an adverb.
Is “marginally” a common word?
“Marginally” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
