marginalize
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/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəˌlaɪz/
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/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/
treated as insignificant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'marginalize' originates from the word 'margin,' which comes from Latin 'margo,' meaning 'edge or border.'
Historical Evolution
'margin' evolved from the Latin word 'margo' and eventually became the modern English word 'margin,' leading to the verb 'marginalize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to placing something at the edge, but over time it evolved to mean treating something as insignificant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/17 18:52