minor

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun

  Someone or something that is younger, smaller, or less important than others.

  - "The minor children in the household were asked to leave the room."
  - "The minor league baseball team was struggling to win games."
  - "Despite being a minor figure in the political party, she managed to make a significant impact."

• Noun

  A lesser key in music, often used to create a sense of tension or sadness.

  - "The melody switched to a minor key, adding depth and emotion to the song."
  - "The musician played a series of minor chords on the piano, creating a somber atmosphere."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmaɪnɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

adult , major , major

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Synonyms

underage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minor
more , ore , lore , core

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Variants

List of all variants of minor that leads to same result
minor , minors , minored , minoring , minor axes , minor axis , minor element , minor elements , minor league , minor leagues , minor-league , minor order , minor orders , minor parties , minor party , minor penalties , minor penalty , minor planet , minor planets

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Forms

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minors, being minor, minority, minorly

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'mineor', meaning 'younger' or 'lesser'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'minor' is often used in legal contexts to refer to someone who is under the age of majority.

2. In mathematics, a minor of a matrix is a submatrix obtained by removing one or more rows and columns.

3. In chemistry, a minor component is a substance that is present in small quantities in a mixture.

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Related Concepts

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1. major: Opposite of minor, meaning greater, larger, or more important.

2. minority: A group of people who make up a smaller percentage of the population, often with less political power or social influence.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'minor character' refers to a character who has a lesser role in the story. In art, 'minor keys' are used to create a sense of melancholy or sadness. In music, 'minor chords' are used to create tension and contrast.

How to Memorize "minor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a younger sibling or a smaller version of an object to remember the meaning of minor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something smaller or less important.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'minor means smaller'.

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