marginally

• Adverbe signifiant « dans une très faible mesure » ou « de manière négligeable ». Utilisé pour indiquer qu’une chose est à peine perceptible ou minimale dans son degré, souvent dans des contextes comparatifs.

An adverb meaning "to a very small extent" or "slightly." It is used to indicate that something is barely noticeable or minimal in degree, often in comparative contexts.

1. Slightly or to a small extentB2formal

   To a very small degree; not significantly.

   Légèrement, de façon marginale

   • The new policy only marginally improved the situation.
   • Her grades were marginally better this semester.
   • The cost increased marginally compared to last year.

   Synonymesbarelyhardlyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antonymesconsiderablygreatlysignificantlysubstantially

2. By a narrow marginB2formal

   By a very small difference, especially in competition or comparison.

   De justesse

   • The candidate won the election marginally.
   • The team was marginally ahead at halftime.
   • The product is marginally more expensive than its competitor.

   Synonymesbarelyhardlyjustnarrowlyscarcelyslightly

   Antonymesconsiderablysignificantlysubstantially