marginal — very small in amount or effect; not very important
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very small in amount or effect; not very important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl/
Korean meaning: 미미한, 아주 작은; 중요하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: **마**지널
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are marginal at best - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.
- The marginal seats in the theater offer a poor view of the stage.
- 그의 미미한 한국어 실력 때문에 음식 주문이 모험이 되었다.
marginal
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl//
very small in amount or effect; not very important
The manager points to marginal improvements on the performance chart
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The cardinal claims the original, leaving others marginal!
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Origin
From Latin 'marginalis', derived from 'margo' meaning 'edge' or 'border'. The suffix '-al' was added to form an adjective meaning 'relating to the edge or margin'.
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“My cooking skills are marginal at best - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.”
“The marginal seats in the theater offer a poor view of the stage.”
“그의 미미한 한국어 실력 때문에 음식 주문이 모험이 되었다.”
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