Margine Meaning and Definition
Margine
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑrdʒɪn/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A narrow margin or edge, typically used to describe the edge of a page or a border.
Examples
- The designer left a small margine at the top of the page for the header.
- The book had a wide margine on the inside cover.
Synonyms
- Edge
- Border
- Margin
Antonyms
- Center
- Interior
Etymology
The word “margine” comes from the Latin “margine”, meaning “border” or “edge”, with a possible connection to the Greek “merzes”, meaning “boundary” or “limit”.
Usage Notes
The term “margine” is often used in design, publishing, and printing to describe the edge or border of a page or object.
Cultural References
The term “margine” has been used in several literary works, including “The Death of the Author” by Roland Barthes and “The Margine” by James Tiptree Jr.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“On the margine” is an idiomatic phrase used to describe something that is on the edge or boundary of something else.
Related Words or Phrases
- Border
- Edge
- Margin
- Boundary
Collocations
- Left margine
- Top margine
- Inside margine
Frequency of Use
The term “margine” is relatively rare, but its frequency has increased in recent years due to its use in design and publishing.
Common Misspellings
- Marin
- Merging
- Marquee