minor
Translation
minor, lesser, unimportant, underage person, subsidiary subject
Examples
It's only a minor problem.
It's only a minor problem.
It is illegal to sell alcohol to a minor.
It is illegal to sell alcohol to a minor.
My major is English, with a minor in history.
My major is English, with a minor in history.
Grammar Patterns
((minor)) + noun lesser, unimportant It's only a minor problem.
((a minor)) an underage person It is illegal to sell alcohol to a minor.
((a minor in sth.)) a subsidiary subject of study My major is English, with a minor in history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, slight, unimportant; Antonyms: major, significant, main
Etymology
From Latin 'minor' (less, smaller), the comparative of 'parvus' (small).
Memory Tips
Think of 'minus' – something is taken away, making it smaller or less important. A 'minor' is a person of 'minor' age.