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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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   Apr 17, 2024 · Noun [ edit] minor (plural minors) ( law) A child, a person who has not reached the age of majority, consent, etc. and is legally subject to fewer responsibilities and less accountability and entitled to fewer legal rights and privileges . No, he can't get a mortgage or sell the house. He's still a minor.

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   One such term is minor, which refers to an individual who is under the age of legal competency and rights. Traditionally, a minor was considered to be someone under the age of 21, but in recent times, the age of majority has been lowered to 18 in many jurisdictions. Examples of a Minor.

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   Define Minor. A minor, in legal terms, refers to an individual who has not yet reached the age of majority, which is the age at which a person is considered an adult in a particular jurisdiction. The age of majority may vary from country to country, and even within different regions of a country.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › minorsMinors Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : inferior in importance, size, or degree : comparatively unimportant. a minor artist. 2. : not having reached majority (see majority sense 2) He is the father of minor children. 3. a. : having half steps between the second and third, the fifth and sixth, and sometimes the seventh and eighth degrees. minor scale. b. : based on a minor scale.

6. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishminor - Definition in English - bab.la

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   minors (North American English) the minor leagues in baseball or American football Salinas was one of six teams in the minors 4. (North American English) a student's subsidiary subject or course a minor in philosophy 5. (Logic) a minor term or premise 6. (Bridge) short for minor suit a bid of two no trumps shows strength in the minors 7.

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › minorMinor - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of minor. Of lesser importance, significance, or scale in comparison to something else. "The storm caused only minor damage to the roof." Detailed meaning of minor. It describes a lesser or lower degree of importance, impact, or influence.

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   Definition of minor. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.