Minor Matter

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər ˈmætər/

Definitions of minor matter

noun A word that can be preceded by an article and can be used in a sentence as subject, object, or complement.

Example Sentences

A1 For young children, losing a toy can seem like a major disaster, even though it is a minor matter to adults.

A2 In the grand scheme of things, forgetting your umbrella at home is just a minor matter.

B1 Although the typo in the report was a minor matter, it still needed to be corrected before submitting it.

B2 The disagreement between the team members was considered a minor matter and was quickly resolved.

C1 The CEO dismissed the minor matter of a leak in the office roof, focusing instead on more pressing issues.

C2 To the seasoned negotiator, the minor matter of scheduling conflicts was easily resolved during the meeting.

Examples of minor matter in a Sentence

formal The discrepancy in the financial report was considered a minor matter by the board of directors.

informal Don't worry about it, it's just a minor matter that can be easily resolved.

slang It's no big deal, just a minor matter that we can handle.

figurative To him, losing the game was just a minor matter compared to the bigger challenges he faced.

Grammatical Forms of minor matter

plural

minor matters

comparative

more minor

superlative

most minor

present tense

minor matters

future tense

will be minor matters

perfect tense

have been minor matters

continuous tense

are being minor matters

singular

minor matter

positive degree

minor

infinitive

to minor matter

gerund

minoring matter

participle

minored matter

Origin and Evolution of minor matter

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English, Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'minor matter' originated from Middle English, derived from the Latin word 'minor' meaning smaller or lesser, and 'matter' referring to a subject or issue.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'minor matter' has retained its original meaning of something of lesser importance or significance. However, its usage has become more common in everyday language to refer to trivial or unimportant issues.