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minor
/ˈmaɪnɚ/
When used as a noun to describe someone under the legal age, "minor" is a countable noun. You can say "a minor" or "minors." In academic contexts, using "minor" as a verb (e.g., "I am minoring in history") is very common in North American English but may be less frequent in other regions. When describing music, "minor" is usually not capitalized unless it starts a sentence or is part of a formal title.
💬Casual Conversation
think i'm gonna pivot and just minor in art history instead.
stop flakeing out. you're already drowning in credits.
Meanings
Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
"The car suffered only minor damage in the accident."
A secondary subject of study in a college or university degree.
"He is majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology."