English Explanatory Dictionary

undermargin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The lower rim or margin of something.
  2. The lower margin of a page or of an inset image on a page, where it is possible to add a caption.
  3. A shortfall; the amount by which the value of an investment purchased on margin falls below the required maintenance amount.
verb
  1. To fall below margin; to create an undermargin.
  2. To buy less on margin than one can afford.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

undermargin undermargins undermargining undermargined

Etymology

From under- + margin.

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