Definitions

1. verb

to cut away the edge of something, especially the margin of a leaf or a sheet of paper.

“The artist emarginated the edges of the painting to create a more dramatic effect.”

2. verb

to remove the marginal parts of something, especially the edge or rim of a leaf or a sheet of paper.

“The botanist emarginated the leaves of the plant to study its internal structure.”

3. noun

a part cut away from the margin of something, especially the edge of a leaf or a sheet of paper.

“The emarginate edge of the paper made it difficult to fold.”