Marginally
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 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 In the margin of a book.
Adverb
- 1 in a marginal manner wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The food at this restaurant was only marginally better despite the price."
Etymology
From marginal + -ly.