[ˈmɑːdʒɪnl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or at the edge or margin
(e.g: marginal notes)

- minor and not important; not central
(e.g: it seems likely to make only a marginal difference)

- (of a decision or distinction) very narrow; borderline
(e.g: a marginal offside decision)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from medieval Latin marginalis, from margo, margin- (see margin)

[ˈmɑːdʒɪnl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a seat in a parliament or on a council that is held by a small majority and is at risk in an election
(e.g: she is defending a key marginal for the Tories)

- a plant that grows in water close to the edge of land
(e.g: remove any dead foliage on water lilies and marginals)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from medieval Latin marginalis, from margo, margin- (see margin)