Meaning ofmarginalin English

Adjective

1. near or at an edge; figurative locations
2. determined by a small difference; almost unacceptable
   The company's marginal profits made it difficult to expand.
3. related to incremental production or consumption changes
   The economist studied the marginal costs of producing additional units.
4. barely productive (land use)
   The farmer decided not to cultivate the marginal land due to low yields.
5. easily changeable with slight voting shifts
   The election was decided by marginal seats that swung between parties.