Minor

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər/

Minor (adjective)

  1. Not very important or serious.
  2. Not old enough to have full legal rights.
  3. Relating to a type of musical scale with a sad sound.

Examples

  • The error was minor and didn't affect the outcome.
  • She made a minor adjustment to the recipe.

Common collocations: minor issue, minor change, minor role, minor child, minor offense

Minor (noun)

  1. A person who is not yet an adult.
  2. A secondary subject studied in college or university.

Examples

  • The park is a popular spot for minors.
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Synonyms of Minor

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Minor

  • when discussing importance or size