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marginal (EN)
omadussõna, nimisõna

omadussõna “marginal”

algvorm marginal (more/most)
  1. äärepealne
    The city council is investing in parks located in marginal neighborhoods to encourage development.
  2. tühine
    The software update brings only marginal improvements in performance, so users may not notice a difference.
  3. napilt piisav
    His exam scores were marginal, and he barely passed the course.
  4. ääremärkusena
    She wrote marginal notes in her textbook to help her remember key concepts.
  5. (majanduses) seoses muutujate ühikulise muutuse mõjuga
    Economists study marginal cost to determine how adding one more unit of production affects overall expenses.
  6. väheviljakas (põllumajanduseks)
    The farmer struggled to grow crops on the marginal land due to poor soil quality.
  7. (poliitika) valimisringkonnaga seotud, mis on võidetud väikese häälteenamusega
    The election campaign focused heavily on marginal seats that could swing the result.

nimisõna “marginal”

ainsus marginal, mitmus marginals
  1. valimisringkond, kus valimised võidetakse väikese häälteenamusega
    The candidate campaigned extensively in the marginals to secure more votes.