marginally

Meanings

• Adverb

  Barely sufficient or satisfactory; not quite reaching a desired level or standard.

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Variants

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marginal , marginalities , marginality , marginally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'marginalis' meaning 'pertaining to a margin or edge'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'marginally' is often used in scientific research to describe results that are statistically significant but only barely.

2. In the context of education, a student who performs marginally well on a test may be considered at risk for falling behind in their studies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Threshold: A level or standard that must be met or exceeded in order to qualify or achieve a desired outcome.

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Culture

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The term 'marginally' has been used in various contexts, including education, health, and social sciences, to describe situations where an individual or group falls just short of meeting a desired standard or threshold.

How to Memorize "marginally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tightrope walker balancing on the edge of a marginally wide rope. He manages to stay on the rope, but only just.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marginally' with the idea of just making it, barely getting by, or barely meeting a standard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MARGIN' to remember the meaning of marginally: 'M' for margin, 'A' for almost, 'R' for reaching, 'G' for goal, 'I' for inadequate, and 'N' for not quite.

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