marginally
adv. degree B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹdʒənəɫi// UK //mˈɑːdʒɪnəli// marginal·ly
adv. by a very small amount. You use this when something changes or is different, but the difference is not very big or important.
adv. to a very small degree or extent; slightly. Often used to qualify comparative adjectives or verbs of change.
The new model is only marginally better than the old one.
Sales increased marginally this month, but the growth was not enough to meet the company's ambitious quarterly targets.
While the revised policy is marginally more inclusive than its predecessor, critics argue that it fails to address the systemic barriers that prevent true equity within the organization.
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or verb it modifies; frequently pairs with comparatives like 'better', 'faster', or 'more'.