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Minor Definition & Meaning

1. Not major or significant; of little importance or consequence.

Example: The issue was deemed minor and did not require immediate attention.

2. Relating to a person who is not yet legally an adult; under the age of

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3.

Example: The movie was rated r and therefore not suitable for minors.

4. Of a lesser size, amount, or degree than something else.

Example: The minor road was not as wide as the main highway.

5. In music, a minor key or chord is one that sounds sad or melancholic.

Example: The song was written in a minor key, giving it a haunting quality.

6. In sports, a minor league is a lower-level professional league below the major leagues.

Example: He played in the minor leagues for several years before being called up to the major leagues.

Examples of the word minor used in sentences.

  • This is just a minor change to the plan, so it shouldn't affect the overall outcome.
  • The minor earthquake that hit our area last night was barely noticeable.
  • My sister had a minor cold last week, but she's feeling better now.
  • Sarah has a minor injury on her foot, so she can't go running today.
  • Yesterday, I had a minor problem with my laptop, but I fixed it quickly.
  • The teacher asked the students to find the minor characters in the book.
  • My brother received a minor injury while playing soccer.
  • The store only sells minor household items, such as kitchen utensils and cleaning supplies.
  • I have a minor headache, so I will take some aspirin.
  • The accident caused minor damage to my car.
  • As a minor inconvenience, the store was out of the color shirt I wanted in my size.
  • My sister is a minor, so she needs to be accompanied by an adult to watch R-rated movies.
  • I'm sorry, but we only accept major credit cards, not minor ones.
  • He suffered only minor injuries in the accident and was released from the hospital the same day.
  • The damage to my car was minor, but it still cost me a lot to repair it.
  • The concert was excellent, but the minor sound issue during the opening act was noticeable.
  • John's minor mistake turned out to be a costly error for the company.
  • The hike was considered easy, with only a few minor obstacles along the way.
  • Despite the minor setbacks, the project was completed within the deadline.
  • The minor explosion caused significant damage to the surrounding buildings.
  • The minor disagreement between the two colleagues escalated into a full-blown argument.
  • The doctor assured the patient that the surgery was minor and would not require a lengthy recovery period.
  • The minor character in the novel played a pivotal role in driving the plot forward.
  • Despite being a minor issue, the typo on the company's website caused significant embarrassment.
  • The minor league baseball player had dreams of making it to the major leagues.
  • The company had to make a minor adjustment to their budget to accommodate new expenses.
  • The doctor assured me that the surgery was minor and that I would recover quickly.
  • Despite the minor setback, the team managed to complete the project on time.
  • She had a minor disagreement with her colleague, but they quickly resolved the issue.
  • The minor typo in his report caused confusion among the readers, but it was easily corrected.
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