marginal

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Marginal' refers to something that is minor, or not significant. It can also refer to something that is on the border or edge, not in the main or central part.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a business context, a 'marginal' profit or loss might refer to a small or barely noticeable change in the financial outcome. A business analyst might comment, 'The marginal increase in revenue from the campaign was not significant.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our system is experiencing lags after installing the new updates. Do you think we should reconsider our approach?

Response:

Yes, I suggest we review the marginal benefits derived from the new updates.

Creative

Scenario:

This painting has a beautiful mix of colors, yet it lacks depth and shadows. We may need to add more contrast.

Response:

Perhaps, we can apply some marginal detailing to add depth and balance to the composition.