marginal changes

[ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun
mudanças marginais
1. Small, minor, or insignificant alterations or modifications that do not substantially affect the overall nature or outcome of something
The committee made only marginal changes to the original proposal.
O comitê fez apenas mudanças marginais na proposta original.
2. In economics, changes in quantity or cost that occur at the edge or limit of current conditions
The marginal changes in production costs affected pricing decisions.
As mudanças marginais nos custos de produção afetaram as decisões de preço.
3. Minor revisions or adjustments that have limited impact on the broader system or outcome
Despite the debate, only marginal changes were implemented in the policy.
Apesar do debate, apenas mudanças marginais foram implementadas na política.
The term 'marginal changes' is commonly used in Brazilian business and academic contexts, particularly in economics, policy discussions, and corporate settings. It reflects a preference for precise, technical language in professional environments. In Portugal, 'alterações marginais' is the preferred term in formal and technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minor changesslight adjustmentsincremental modificationssmall alterationstrivial changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
major changessignificant alterationssubstantial modificationsdrastic changesrevolutionary changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudanças marginais
Standard term used in business, economics, and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças marginais
Common in corporate and financial discussions
São Paulo
mudanças marginais
Widely used in business and economic sectors
Portugal
alterações marginais
Portuguese equivalent; 'alterações' is more common than 'mudanças' in formal contexts

Related Words

marginal analysisincremental changeminor adjustmentmarginal utilitymarginal costoptimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

make marginal changes to something
implement marginal changes
resist marginal changes
at the margin
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