Middle

minor

/ˈmaɪnər/

mi · nor ˈmaɪ · nər

English Definition

adj. less important

中文释义

较小的，次要的

Significado en Español

menor, secundario

한국어 뜻

미성년자, 사소한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nhỏ, thứ yếu

Example Sentence

It's a minor injury.

这是一个小伤口。

Synonyms

secondary lesser

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min(small)+or

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is a synonym of “minor”. The adjustments to the project plan were only minor and did not significantly affect the outcome.

A small
B major
C unrelated
D advanced

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A — small. “minor” means adj. less important

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scratch on the car was only a ______ problem, easily fixed.

A major
B serious
C minor
D critical

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C — minor. “minor” means adj. less important

Common questions about “minor”

What does “minor” mean?

minor — adj. less important. In Chinese: 较小的，次要的.

How do you pronounce “minor”?

minor is pronounced /ˈmaɪnər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mi · nor.

How do you use “minor” in a sentence?

It's a minor injury. (这是一个小伤口。)

What are synonyms for “minor”?

secondary, lesser — all close in meaning to minor (adj. less important).

Is “minor” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. minor appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “minor”?

min(small)+or

Progress / 学习进度

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62% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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