mar·gin·ate (mär j -n t )tr.v. mar·gin·at·ed, mar·gin·at·ing, mar·gin·ates 1. To provide with or be a margin to; border. 2. To add margin to (a stock portfolio). adj. marginate (-n  t, -nt) also mar·gin·at·ed (-ntd) Biology Having a border or an edge of distinctive color or pattern. mar gin·ation n. |
marginate [ˈmɑːdʒɪˌneɪt]
vb
(tr) to provide with a margin or margins
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology having a margin of a distinct colour or form marginate leaves
[from Latin margināre]
margination n
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