minoring

mi·nor

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-ner]
- /ˈmaɪ nər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-ner]
- /ˈmaɪ nər/

Definitions of minoring word

adjective minoring lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share. 1
adjective minoring not serious, important, etc.: a minor wound; a minor role. 1
adjective minoring having low rank, status, position, etc.: a minor official. 1
adjective minoring under the legal age of full responsibility. 1
adjective minoring Education. of or relating to a field of study constituting a student's minor. 1
adjective minoring Music. (of an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding major interval. (of a chord) having a minor third between the root and the note next above it. 1

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Origin of minoring

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Latin: smaller, less; akin to Old English min small, Old Norse minni smaller, Gothic minniza younger, Sanskrit mīnāti (he) diminishes, destroys

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Parts of speech for Minoring

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minoring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

minoring usage trend in Literature

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