Etymology
The word "marginal" originates from the Latin word "margo," which means "border" or "edge."
Meaning
1. Located at the edge or boundary: - The marginal neighborhood was on the outskirts of the city. - The book had marginal notes in the margins.
2. Of or relating to the edge: - The marginal effects of the drug were minimal. - The marginal cost of production was very high.
3. Barely sufficient, minimal: - The candidate had a marginal victory in the election. - The income was marginal for a family of four.
4. Of little importance or value: - The marginal issues were not worth discussing. - The painting was considered marginal in terms of artistic quality.
Origin
The Latin word "margo" was first used in the 1st century AD to describe the edge of a field or a riverbank. It evolved into the Old French word "marge," which was borrowed into English in the 13th century.
The term "marginal notes" originally referred to notes written in the margins of a book as a way to clarify or expand on the text.
In economics, the concept of marginal cost and marginal utility was developed by the Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises in the early 20th century.
Etymology Middle English in the sense of edge border from Old French marge merch
Etymology of Marginality Marginality originates from the Latin word margo meaning edg
Etymology The word marginal originates from the Latin word margo which means border
Etymology Latin marginalis at the margin Derivative of Latin margo margin edge
Etymology The word marginal originates from the Latin word margo which means border
