marginal

• Bezeichnet etwas als unbedeutend, geringfügig oder nebensächlich; auch etwas, das sich am Rand, an der Grenze oder außerhalb des eigentlichen Bereichs befindet.

Describes something that is small, insignificant, or on the edge of a limit or standard.

1. Small or insignificantB2formal

   Very small in amount or effect; not important.

   Geringfügig

   • The change in temperature was marginal.
   • There was only a marginal improvement in sales.
   • The cost increase was marginal and did not affect the budget.

   Synonymeinconsiderableinsignificantmeagerminimalminornegligiblepaltryslightsmalltrivial

   Antonymebigcentralchiefconsiderablecorecrucialdominantenormousessentialgreathugeimportantkeylargemainmajormarkednotableprimaryprincipalprominentpronouncedsignificantsizablesubstantialvital

2. On the edge or peripheryB2formal

   Relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something.

   Rand-

   • The plant grows in marginal areas near the desert.
   • Marginal communities often lack access to basic services.
   • The land is marginal for farming due to poor soil.

   Synonymeborderlinefringeouterperipheral

   Antonymecentralcoreinterior

3. Barely acceptableC1formal

   Only just good enough to be accepted or allowed.

   Kaum akzeptabel

   • His performance was marginal, so he barely passed the exam.
   • The product received marginal approval from the safety board.
   • The candidate's qualifications were marginal for the position.

   Synonymeborderlinepassable

   Antonymeacceptableadequatesatisfactorysufficient