minor
/ˈmaɪnɚ/
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Also a noun and a verb
Meaning
Lesser in importance, seriousness, or size compared to others of the same kind.
She made a few minor adjustments to the final draft before printing it.
Were there any minor injuries reported after the vehicle collided with the pole?
Relating to or based on a musical scale that has a half step between the second and third degrees.
The somber piece was written in a minor key to evoke sadness.
Why does playing that minor chord make the melody sound so unresolved?
Collocations
- minor injury
- minor detail
- minor setback
- minor chord
- minor key
Synonyms
Antonyms
Meaning
A person who has not yet reached the age of full legal responsibility.
As a minor, she needed a parent's signature to open a bank account.
Are minors allowed to enter the concert hall without an adult guardian?
A secondary academic discipline chosen by a college student alongside a primary subject.
He chose an art history minor to complement his graphic design degree.
Which minor are you planning to declare before the start of junior year?
Collocations
- unaccompanied minor
- declare a minor
Synonyms
- juvenile
Antonyms
- adult
Meaning
To pursue a secondary academic discipline during an undergraduate degree.
She decided to minor in economics while completing her degree in computer science.
Did you minor in a foreign language while studying abroad?
How it's used
This means “study as a second, smaller subject in college”
- minor in economics
“minor in it.”
She chose to minor in economics during her undergraduate studies.
Collocations
- minor in history