marginally — to only a limited extent; slightly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to only a limited extent; slightly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəli/
Korean meaning: 겨우, 근소하게, 약간만
Korean pronunciation: **마**지널리
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are marginally better than burning water.
- The new policy marginally reduced waiting times at the hospital.
- His test score was marginally above the passing grade, making him the luckiest student alive.
marginally
ADVERB//ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəli//
to only a limited extent; slightly
The player marginally clears the defender's reach for the shot
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Origin
From Middle French 'marginal' meaning 'relating to a margin or edge,' derived from Latin 'marginalis' (from 'margo' meaning 'edge' or 'border'). The suffix '-ally' converts the adjective to an adverb.
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“My cooking skills are marginally better than burning water.”
“The new policy marginally reduced waiting times at the hospital.”
“His test score was marginally above the passing grade, making him the luckiest student alive.”
“The company's profits increased marginally compared to last year.”
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