a marginal increase
adjective + noun | /a marginal increase/
CollocationsADVANCED
A very small rise.
a marginal increase
adjective + noun | /a marginal increase/
CollocationsADVANCEDA very small rise.
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Synonyms
a slight rise; a minimal growth; a small gain
Examples
"There was only a marginal increase in car ownership."
"Prices saw a marginal increase of 1 percent."
Mnemonic Trick
Marginal = on the margin: only at the edge.
Source: CollocationsAdded: 10/2/2026
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