minor

• يصف شيئًا أصغر أو أقل أهمية أو أقل خطورة مقارنة بغيره.

Describes something that is smaller, less important, or less serious in comparison to others.

1. Less importantB1formal

   Not very important or serious; small in degree or significance.

   ثانوي

   • It was only a minor problem, easily fixed.
   • She suffered a minor injury during the game.
   • The changes were minor and didn't affect the outcome.

   المرادفاتincidentalinsignificantlessernegligiblesecondaryslightsmallsubordinatetrivialunimportant

   الأضدادcriticalcrucialessentialimportantkeymajorsignificantvital

2. Younger or underageB1formal

   Relating to a person who is legally under the age of adulthood.

   قاصر

   • The club does not admit minor children without an adult.
   • He is still a minor and cannot sign the contract.
   • The law protects minor employees from exploitation.

   المرادفاتjuvenileunderageyouthful

   الأضدادadultof age

3. Music: minor keyB2formalart

   Relating to a musical scale or key that typically sounds sad or serious.

   مقام صغير

   • The piece is written in a minor key.
   • She prefers playing minor chords on the piano.
   • The song shifts from major to minor for a dramatic effect.

   الأضدادmajor

• اسم يشير إلى شخص لم يبلغ سن الرشد القانوني، أي دون الثامنة عشرة عادة.

A noun referring to a person who is under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

1. Underage personB1formal

   A person who is legally under the age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

   قاصر

   • The bar does not serve alcohol to minors.
   • A minor cannot sign a legal contract without a guardian.
   • The law protects minors from exploitation.

   المرادفاتchildjuvenileyoungsteryouth

   الأضدادadultmajor

2. Secondary subjectB2formalamerican

   A student's secondary area of study at a college or university, less intensive than a major.

   تخصص ثانوي

   • She chose biology as her minor.
   • He is pursuing a minor in music alongside his engineering degree.
   • The university requires at least 18 credits for a minor.

   المرادفاتconcentrationspecialization

   الأضدادmajor