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   Ma·jor

   /ˈmājər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. important, serious, or significant: "the use of drugs is a major problem" Similar crucialvitalgreatconsiderableparamountutmostprimeextensiveimportantbigsignificantweightycrucialkeysweepingsubstantialseriousradicalcomplicateddifficultOpposite littleunimportanttrivialminor
   • ▪ greater or more important; main: "he got the major share of the spoils" Similar greatestbestfinestmost importantchiefmainprimeprincipalcapitalcardinalleadingstarforemostoutstandingfirst-ratetop-tiernotableeminentpreeminentarch-supremeuppermostOpposite minor
   • ▪ (of a surgical operation) serious or life-threatening: "he had to undergo major surgery"
   • 2. (of a scale) having an interval of a semitone between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees.
   • ▪ (of an interval) equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval: "C to E is a major third"
   • ▪ (of a key) based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect: "Prelude in G Major"
   • 3. (appended to a surname in some schools) indicating the elder of two brothers. dated British
   • 4. (of a term) occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism.
   • ▪ (of a premise) containing the major term in a categorical syllogism. Similar crucialvitalgreatconsiderableparamountutmostprimeextensiveOpposite littleunimportant

   noun

   • 1. an army officer of high rank, in particular (in the US Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps) an officer ranking above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
   • 2. a major key, interval, or scale.
   • ▪ a system of change-ringing using eight bells.
   • 3. a major world organization, company, or competition: "it's not unreasonable to believe someone can win all four majors"
   • ▪ the major leagues.
   • 4. a student's principal subject or course of study: North American "many students would ignore courses outside their major"
   • ▪ a student specializing in a specified subject: "a math major"
   • 5. a major term or premise.
   • 6. short for major suit
   • 7. a person of full legal age.

   verb

   • 1. specialize in (a particular subject) at college or university: North American, Australian, New Zealand "I was trying to decide if I should major in drama or English"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin, comparative of magnus ‘great’; perhaps influenced by French majeur.

   Derivatives

   • 1. majorship noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › majorMAJOR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ C ] uk / ˈmeɪdʒə r/ us. major noun [C] (SUBJECT) the most important subject that a college or university student studies, or the student who is studying: What's your major? Diane's an English major. major noun [C] (OFFICER) an officer of middle rank in the army or air force.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionmajor adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   related to someone's main subject of study in college. See major in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: major. Definition of major adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmajor adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   major [usually before noun] very large or important: He played a major role in setting up the system. When major is used with the or my/ your/ his/ her/ our/ their it means ‘the largest or most important’: Our major concern here is combating poverty.

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   greater in size, extent, or importance: the major part of the town. great, as in rank or importance: a major political issue; a major artist. serious or risky: a major operation.

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   Check pronunciation: major. Definition of major noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collegevine.com › faq › 17297Degree vs. major: What's the actual difference? | CollegeVine

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   Dec 31, 2023 · Your major helps define your specialization or academic interest within the scope of your degree. So, in summary: a degree refers to the level of academic achievement you earn, while a major describes the specific focus of study within that degree.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › majormajor - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. greater in size, extent, or importance: the major part of the town. great, as in rank or importance: a major political issue; a major artist. serious or risky: a major operation. of or pertaining to the majority: the major opinion. of full legal age. Music and Dance.