

The marginal notes helped me understand the text better.
Relating to or situated at the edge or border of something.
The marginal area was quiet and peaceful.
She made a marginal change to her design.
The marginal cost of production increased.
marginal benefits
marginal improvements
marginal differences
borderline
peripheral
minimal
He felt like a marginal in the conversation.
A person or thing that is on the edge or periphery of a group or activity.
She always felt like a marginal in her friend group.
The artist was considered a marginal in the world of mainstream music.
During the meeting, he remained a marginal, not contributing much.
marginal position
marginal role
marginal participant
outsider
peripheral
fringe