marginally
C1
adv
Freq #41270
Meanings
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1
adv
in a marginal manner
marginally interesting
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2
adv
In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
A similar situation saw Gervinho play in Van Persie rather than going for goal himself, only for the Dutchman to drift marginally offside.
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3
adv
In the margin of a book.
Etymology
From marginal + -ly.
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Derived forms
bimarginally