Minor

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər/

Definitions of minor

noun a person under the legal age of full responsibility

Example Sentences

A1 I am a minor, so I can't vote yet.

A2 The minor details in the report were overlooked.

B1 The minor in the group was always the center of attention.

B2 The company made a minor adjustment to the contract.

C1 The minor in music composition was a challenging course.

C2 The director decided to reshoot the scene due to a minor error.

adjective lesser in size, extent, or importance; not major

Example Sentences

A1 I have a minor headache.

A2 She suffered a minor injury during the game.

B1 The company made some minor changes to the product design.

B2 The minor details in the painting really enhance its beauty.

C1 The minor discrepancies in the report were quickly resolved.

C2 The minor character in the novel played a crucial role in the plot.

Examples of minor in a Sentence

formal The minor details of the contract need to be thoroughly reviewed.

informal I just have a minor issue with the new policy.

slang Don't worry, it's just a minor hiccup.

figurative Her mistake was only a minor bump in the road to success.

Grammatical Forms of minor

• past tense: minored
• plural: minors
• comparative: more minor
• superlative: most minor
• present tense: minor
• future tense: will minor
• perfect tense: have minored
• continuous tense: is minoring
• singular: minor
• positive degree: minor
• infinitive: to minor
• gerund: minoring
• participle: minored

Origin and Evolution of minor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'minor' originated from the Latin word 'minor' meaning smaller or lesser.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'minor' has evolved to refer to something that is of lesser importance or significance, as well as to describe someone who is under the legal age of adulthood.