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   Mi·nor

   /ˈmīnər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance: "minor alterations" Similar slightsmallunimportantinsignificantinconsequentialinconsiderableof little accountperipheralsubsidiarynegligibletrivialtriflingpaltrypettyfootlingnickel-and-dimeinformal:pifflingpiddlinglittle knownunknownlesserunimportantinsignificantobscurelightweightsubordinateminor-leagueinformal:small-timepenny-antetwo-bitpicayunebush-leagueOpposite majorimportantconsiderable
   • 2. (of a scale) having intervals of a semitone between the second and third degrees, and (usually) the fifth and sixth, and the seventh and eighth.
   • ▪ (of an interval) characteristic of a minor scale and less by a semitone than the equivalent major interval: "the E flat clarinet sounds a minor third higher than the written notes"
   • ▪ (of a key or mode) based on a minor scale and tending to produce a sad or pensive effect: "Concerto in A minor"
   • 3. (of a term) occurring as the subject of the conclusion of a categorical syllogism.
   • ▪ (of a premise) containing the minor term in a categorical syllogism.

   noun

   • 1. a person under the age of full legal responsibility: "the court would take account of the minor's wishes"
   • 2. a minor key, interval, or scale.
   • ▪ a system of change-ringing using six bells.
   • 3. the minor leagues in a particular professional sport, especially baseball: North American "he's been pitching in the minors for six years"
   • 4. a college student's subsidiary subject or area of concentration: North American "a minor in American Indian studies"
   • 5. a minor term or premise.
   • 6. short for minor suit

   verb

   • 1. study or qualify in as a subsidiary subject at college or university: North American "Clark had minored in Animal Science"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin, ‘smaller, less’; related to minuere ‘lessen’. The term originally denoted a Franciscan friar, suggested by the Latin name Fratres Minores (‘Lesser Brethren’), chosen by St Francis for the order.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   minor meaning, definition, what is minor: small and not very important or serious,...: Learn more.

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   Definitions of minor. adjective. inferior in number or size or amount. “a minor share of the profits” “Ursa Minor ” see more. adjective. lesser in scope or effect. “had minor differences” “a minor disturbance” see more. adjective. of lesser seriousness or danger. “suffered only minor injuries” “some minor flooding” “a minor tropical disturbance”

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMINOR definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two. a minor share. 2. not serious, important, etc. a minor wound. a minor role. 3. having low rank, status, position, etc.

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   1. Lesser or smaller in amount, extent, or size. 2. Lesser in importance, rank, or stature: a minor politician. 3. Lesser in seriousness or danger: a minor injury. 4. Law Not having reached legal adulthood. 5. Chiefly British Relating to or being the younger or junior of two pupils with the same surname. 6.

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   [usually before noun] not very large, important or serious. The new plan involves widening a minor road through the valley. Both the driver and the passenger suffered minor injuries. You may need to undergo minor surgery. Most of these youths are in prison for minor offences. minor modifications/adjustments.

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   Minor definition: lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two. See examples of MINOR used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMINOR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MINOR meaning: 1. not important or serious: 2. in music, belonging to a key (= set of musical notes) that often…. Learn more.