marginal utility
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of marginal utility
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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And it has a marginal utility curve that only helps you so much.
From The Verge ● Mar. 2, 2021
Because of diminishing marginal utility, people typically prefer a smooth path of consumption to one that jumps around.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2014
So, the pricing function has organically evolved to take advantage of the marginal utility of money.
From Forbes ● Aug. 5, 2013
In the language of economics, the marginal utility of time with your kids—the happiness you get from the last hour you spend with them—is declining as you spend more hours.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2013
We’d get back to our study of marginal utility another day.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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