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Comparative
more minor
Superlative
most minor
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having little importance, effect, or seriousness
- The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.
- She experienced minor discomfort after the procedure.
- The error in the report was minor and easily corrected.
- Despite some minor setbacks, the project proceeded smoothly.
- His injury was minor and didn't require medical attention.
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based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step
- The piece was written in a minor key, giving it a melancholic tone.
- She preferred playing minor chords for their dramatic effect.
- The composer used a minor scale to evoke a sense of sadness in the melody.
- The song's minor tonality created a haunting atmosphere.
- The minor key is often used to convey deeper, more introspective emotions.
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smaller or less significant in degree or amount
- The report highlighted several minor issues that needed attention but did not affect the overall outcome.
- The team made minor adjustments to the design to improve its functionality.
- They encountered a minor setback in the project timeline but managed to stay on track.
- The company’s budget allowed for only minor increases in employee benefits this year.
- The surgery involved only minor procedures and required minimal recovery time.
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(of a person) under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 or 21 depending on jurisdiction
- The party was only open to minor guests, so no one over the age of 18 was allowed.
- Minor individuals are not legally allowed to sign contracts in most countries.
- Parents are responsible for the well-being of their minor children.
- The law protects the rights of minor citizens differently than adults.
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indicating a secondary area of study in education, especially at the undergraduate level
- He completed a minor course in philosophy alongside his major in computer science.
- The minor subjects required less time and fewer credits than the major.
- The program offers several minor options, including languages and social sciences.
- The university offers several minor options for students looking to broaden their academic interests.
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not serious or life-threatening
- The patient only suffered a minor sprain and could walk with some rest.
- The doctor assured him that the surgery was for a minor condition.
- A minor cold is usually nothing to worry about.
- He was diagnosed with a minor injury, which didn't require surgery.
- The wound was minor, and after some bandages, it healed quickly.
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indicating a younger person or the younger of two people with the same name
- John Minor was often referred to as "Junior" to distinguish him from his father.
- The two brothers, Tom Minor and Tim Minor, shared the same name but were known by their initials.
- In the family, they called him Peter Minor, as his older brother also went by Peter.
- The cousins, both named James Minor, often had to explain who was the older one.
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referring to the term that serves as the subject in the second premise of a syllogism and is also included in the conclusion
- In the syllogism "All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal," "Socrates" is the minor term.
- The minor term is crucial in linking the major premise to the conclusion.
- In any logical syllogism, understanding the minor term helps clarify the argument's structure.
- The minor term typically corresponds to the subject in the second premise of a categorical syllogism.
- The role of the minor term in logic helps to form valid conclusions based on the premises.