Marginal

Secondary

Auxiliary

External

Borderline

Adjacent

incidental

Outermost

1 Synonym: Marginal

Despite his marginal improvement in grades, he was determined to excel academically.

The company made only a marginal profit this quarter due to increased competition.

Her role in the project was marginal, but she contributed valuable insights nonetheless.

The changes to the contract had only a marginal impact on the overall agreement.

2 Synonym: Secondary

In her speech, she emphasized the secondary importance of wealth compared to happiness.

The secondary purpose of the meeting was to address any lingering concerns.

Although important, his role in the project was secondary to the team leader's responsibilities.

The secondary source provided additional information to support the research findings.

3 Synonym: Auxiliary

The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout, providing electricity to the building.

She served as an auxiliary nurse, assisting the doctors with patient care.

The auxiliary police officers helped maintain order during the large-scale event.

Auxiliary cables are used to connect external devices to the computer.

4 Synonym: External

The company hired an external consultant to provide fresh insights into their marketing strategy.

External factors such as weather conditions can affect crop yields.

She placed the external hard drive on the desk for easy access.

The building's external appearance was modern and sleek, attracting potential tenants.