Definition of Minor
Minor
mi·nor
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having relatively less significance, importance, or seriousness, often in terms of degree or size;
e.g. The roadblock caused a minor delay, but we still managed to reach close to our scheduled time.
(noun)
a person who is young enough not to be considered fully responsible in a legal sense;
e.g. If you are a minor, you cannot do this without a guardian's permission.
(noun)
a subject that a student may choose as a secondary field of study in an academic institute;
e.g. He is earning a minor in chemistry.
(verb)
to pursue a subject as a secondary course of study at an academic institute;
e.g. She plans to minor in economics.
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