C1adverbmoneyscience
US/ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.i/
UK/ˈmɑː.dʒɪ.nəl.i/
by a very small amount; only slightly
In context
This year's results are only marginally better than last year's.
Prices rose marginally in September, mainly because of food costs.
The new model is marginally faster, but it costs twice as much.
Words that go with marginally
adverb + adjective
- marginally betterThe second hotel was only marginally better than the first.
- marginally higherRents in the suburbs are only marginally higher than in the villages.
- marginally lowerUnemployment was marginally lower than expected.
- marginally profitableAfter three years, the shop is only marginally profitable.
verb + adverb
- rise marginallyHouse prices are expected to rise marginally next year.