marginal
Translation
marginal, slight, insignificant
Examples
The difference in cost is marginal.
The difference in cost is marginal.
He made some marginal notes in the book.
He made some marginal notes in the book.
Grammar Patterns
a marginal ((noun)) a small or unimportant (noun) The difference in cost is marginal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slight, insignificant, peripheral; Antonyms: significant, central
Etymology
From 'margin' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'. It literally means 'relating to the margin or edge'.
Memory Tips
Think of something written in the 'margin' of a page – it's not part of the main text, so it's less important.