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Vocabulary Entry
minor
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A person who is not yet an adult or a person under the age of legal age.
Example Sentences
"The concert is open to minors under 16."
"Minors need parental consent to attend the event."
"The law protects minors from exploitation."
A
adjective
Of lesser importance or significance; smaller in size or degree.
Example Sentences
"They made a minor adjustment to the settings."
"The issue is minor compared to the overall project."
"She has a minor role in the play."
V
verb
To study a subject in college or university at a lower level than the main subject of study.
Example Sentences
"She decided to minor in psychology while majoring in biology."
"Many students choose to minor in a foreign language."
"He plans to minor in history to complement his major."