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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. blog.collegevine.com › degree-vs-majorDegree vs. Major: What’s the Difference? | CollegeVine Blog

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   Jun 11, 2021 · A major is something you study, while a degree is what you ultimately earn. Confused about what separates these two important concepts? You’re not alone. Keep reading for a complete breakdown of what majors and degrees really mean. What Is a Major? A major is the program of study you pursue in college.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmajor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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

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

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   Dec 31, 2023 · A major, on the other hand, refers to the primary area of study within a particular degree. Your major determines the specific courses you must complete and the depth of knowledge you are expected to achieve in a particular subject.

5. 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.

6. www.wordsmyth.netmajor | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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

7. www.collegetransfer.net › AskCT › What-is-a-College-MajorWhat is a College Major - College Transfer

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   An academic major or concentration is a college or university student's main field of specialization during his or her associates or undergraduate studies which would be in addition to, and may incorporate portions of, a core curriculum.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusMAJOR - 81 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   important. It was one of the most important legal cases of the century. big. This is a big game tonight - if we lose, we won't be in the playoffs. significant. Did he make any significant changes to my suggestions? of note. formal. Did she say anything of note at the meeting? eminent. Her father was an eminent historian. prominent.