minor
mi
ˈmaɪ
mai
nor
nɜr
nēr
British pronunciation
/mˈa‍ɪnɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "minor"in English

01

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

minor definition and meaning
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The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.
02

based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

minor definition and meaning
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The piece was written in a minor key, giving it a melancholic tone.
03

smaller or less significant in degree or amount

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The report highlighted several minor issues that needed attention but did not affect the overall outcome.
04

(of a person) under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 or 21 depending on jurisdiction

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The party was only open to minor guests, so no one over the age of 18 was allowed.
05

indicating a secondary area of study in education, especially at the undergraduate level

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He completed a minor course in philosophy alongside his major in computer science.
06

not serious or life-threatening

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The patient only suffered a minor sprain and could walk with some rest.
07

indicating a younger person or the younger of two people with the same name

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John Minor was often referred to as " Junior " to distinguish him from his father.
08

referring to the term that serves as the subject in the second premise of a syllogism and is also included in the conclusion

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In the syllogism " All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal, " " Socrates " is the minor term.
Minor
01

a young person who is not yet an adult

minor definition and meaning
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The concert required all minors to be accompanied by an adult.
02

the secondary subject or course that a student studies at a university or college

What is a "minor"?

A minor is a secondary area of study that a student can pursue alongside their major at a university or college. It allows students to explore an additional field of interest with fewer requirements than the major. While the minor is not as extensive as the major, it still involves completing a series of courses related to the subject. Choosing a minor can provide students with a broader education, help develop complementary skills, or enhance their qualifications for certain careers. Students typically select a minor based on personal interest or to complement their major.

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She chose to pursue a minor in Spanish to enhance her language skills.
03

a student pursuing a secondary area of academic focus, usually requiring fewer courses than a major

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She worked hard to balance her responsibilities as an English minor while excelling in her primary studies.
04

a musical interval, scale, key, or mode that typically sounds darker or more somber

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The piece was composed in minor, creating a melancholic atmosphere.
to minor
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to study a secondary subject or field in addition to the primary course of study at a school or university

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She decided to minor in economics while majoring in business.
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