marginal

see definition of marginal

adjborderline; slight

Synonyms for marginal

adj borderline; slight

Antonyms for marginal

coastal

adjective. bordering the water

exterior

adjective. outside

outside

adjective. slight, slim

side

adjective. minor; flanking

Word Origin & History

1570s, "written on the margin," from Medieval Latin marginalis, from Latin margo (see margin). Sense of "of little effect or importance" first recorded 1887. Related: Marginally.

Example Sentences for marginal

Bunyan says in a marginal note, that by this palace he means the heart.

Paul's marginal note to this is, "Compare Browning's 'Prospice.'"

It is a copy of 'Clavigo,' with Herder's marginal suggestions.

According to Mr. Howes, there were no marginal imprints of any kind.

He assisted her through the marginal underwood and down to the stones.

Footnote 280: It is painful to read the marginal notes of Fox here.

By this marginal reference Chapman seems to indicate that ll.

All history is a footnote to itor at best a marginal illustration.

The marginal lines are unbroken through the length of the figure.

"craftie flatterer:" in MS. G, this marginal note is omitted.