marginality

mar·gin·al

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-juh-nl]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-juh-nl]
- /ˈmɑr dʒə nl/

Definitions of marginality word

adjective marginality pertaining to a margin. 1
adjective marginality situated on the border or edge. 1
adjective marginality at the outer or lower limits; minimal for requirements; almost insufficient: marginal subsistence; marginal ability. 1
adjective marginality written or printed in the margin of a page: a marginal note. 1
adjective marginality Sociology. marked by contact with disparate cultures, and acquiring some but not all the traits or values common to any one of them. 1
adjective marginality Economics. selling goods at a price that just equals the additional cost of producing the last unit supplied. of or relating to goods produced and marketed at margin: marginal profits. 1

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Origin of marginality

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80, marginal is from the Medieval Latin word marginālis of, pertaining to an edge. See margin, -al1

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Parts of speech for Marginality

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Marginality

marginality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

marginality usage trend in Literature

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