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Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance
“The changing economic and business environment is not merely a minor matter for corporate specialists.”
Not as great or important as the other or the rest
“Chesnutt may be regarded at present only as a minor writer in the annals of American literature.”
Lower in rank or status
“It is true that Dubois was only a minor official and was never promoted.”
Serving a subsidiary or ancillary role
“Pratt then landed a minor role in the film Bride Wars, which received overwhelmingly negative reviews.”
(following a surname) Indicating the younger of two siblings
“Smith minor wasn't quite seven then, and had only just been sent to school.”
Having a valid reason
Not important or well known
Below the usual or expected size
Not essential or necessary for a given task or purpose
For, or denoting, young or younger people
A person under the age of full legal responsibility
“Anytime a minor opens a bank account, a parent is legally responsible for it.”
A child under the care of an appointed guardian
It's of minor importance, at least not as important as it first seemed
A secondary element or factor that contributes to the outcome or functioning of a process or system
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