Synonyms of marginal

marginal

adjective

ˈmärj-nəl 

as in frontier

located at or near a border

marginal locations in the open-air market are a bit cheaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frontier
• borderline
• outer
• external
• exterior
• outermost
• outside
• outward
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• internal
• inner
• inward
• inside
• central
• middle
• innermost
• mid
• inmost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marginal

Households in the highest federal income bracket pay a 37% top marginal income tax rate. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

In testing the holiday period’s effectiveness, the report also verifies that spending at peak periods of demand does not guarantee the highest marginal return on media spend (MROM). — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

When this happens, shooting accuracy declines and bucks are hit with marginal shots. — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

There’s a marginal risk of excessive rainfall for each afternoon through Wednesday, according to the weather service. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026