marginal

Definition

Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin marginālis, equivalent to margin + -al.

Example Sentences

• "The marginal area at the edge of the salt-marsh has its own plants."
• "In recent years there has been an increase in violence against marginal groups."
• "There were more marginal notes than text."

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