Marginally

//ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.

    "A similar situation saw Gervinho play in Van Persie rather than going for goal himself, only for the Dutchman to drift marginally offside."

  2. 2
    In the margin of a book.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a marginal manner wordnet

Synonyms

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slightlyslightlya bita littlea little bita mite

Example

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"The food at this restaurant was only marginally better despite the price."

Etymology

From marginal + -ly.

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