MINOR vs LITTLE: NOUN
- Determinant of a square submatrix
- A subject area of secondary concentration of a student at a college or university, or the student who has chosen such a secondary concentration.
- A person who is below the legal age of responsibility or accountability.
- A Minorite; a Franciscan friar.
- The minor term, that is, the subject of the conclusion; also, the minor premise, that is, that premise which contains the minor term; in hypothetical syllogisms, the categorical premise. It is the second proposition of a regular syllogism, as in the following: Every act of injustice partakes of meanness; to take money from another by gaming is an act of injustice; therefore, the taking of money from another by gaming partakes of meanness.
- A person of either sex who has not attained the age at which full civil rights are accorded; an infant; in England and the United States, one under twenty-one years of age.
- [capitalized] A Franciscan friar; a Minorite: so called from a name of the Franciscan order, Fratres Minores, or Lesser Brethren. Also called Friar Minor.
- In music, the minor mode or a minor tonality or minor chord taken absolutely.
- In logic, the minor term, or the minor premise. See I.
- A person of either sex who is under age; one who is of less than the legal age for the performance of certain acts; one under the authority of parents or guardians, because of not having reached the age at which the law permits one to make contracts and manage one's own property; an infant in the legal sense
- The minor leagues of a sport, especially baseball.
- A minor key, scale, or interval.
- A minor term.
- A minor premise.
- One studying in a secondary area of specialization.
- A secondary area of specialized academic study, requiring fewer courses or credits than a major.
- One who has not reached legal adulthood.
- One that is lesser in comparison with others of the same class.
- A young person of either sex
- A small degree or scale; miniature.
- A small quantity, amount, space, or the like.
- A short distance or time.
- Something much less than all.
- A small quantity or amount.
- A small amount or duration
MINOR vs LITTLE: ADJECTIVE
- Being the smaller of the two intervals denoted by the same ordinal number
- Of a scale which has lowered scale degrees three, six, and seven relative to major, but with the sixth and seventh not always lowered
- Of little significance or importance.
- The subject of the conclusion.
- The rank of persons employed in ecclesiastical offices who are not in holy orders, as doorkeepers, acolytes, etc.
- That mode, or scale, in which the third and sixth are minor, -- much used for mournful and solemn subjects.
- The Lesser Asia; that part of Asia which lies between the Euxine, or Black Sea, on the north, and the Mediterranean on the south.
- Less by a semitone in interval or difference of pitch.
- Inferior in bulk, degree, importance, etc.; less; smaller; of little account.
- Based on a minor scale.
- Less in distance by a half step than the corresponding major interval.
- Relating to or being a minor scale.
- Dealing with a more restricted category.
- Of or relating to a secondary area of academic specialization.
- Relating to or being the younger or junior of two pupils with the same surname.
- Not having reached legal adulthood.
- Lesser in seriousness or danger.
- Lesser in importance, rank, or stature.
- Lesser or smaller in amount, extent, or size.
- Warranting only temporal punishment
- Of lesser seriousness or danger
- Of lesser importance or stature or rank
- Of your secondary field of academic concentration or specialization
- Of a scale or mode
- Not of legal age
- Lesser in scope or effect
- Inferior in number or size or amount
- Limited in size or scope
- Insignificant, trivial.
- Young children.
- The quahog, or round clam.
- The offices of prime, tierce, sext, and nones. Vespers and compline are sometimes included.
- A public examination about the middle of the course, which is less strict and important than the final one; -- called also smalls. Cf. Great go, under Great.
- The fourth and smallest finger of the hand.
- An Englishman opposed to territorial expansion of the British Empire. See Antiimperialism, above.
- See Chief hare.
- Small in extent of views or sympathies; narrow; shallow; contracted; mean; illiberal; ungenerous.
- Small in force or efficiency; not strong; weak; slight; inconsiderable
- Small in dignity, power, or importance; not great; insignificant; contemptible.
- Small in quantity or amount; not much
- Short in duration; brief.
- Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large
- Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling.
- Being at an early stage of growth; young.
- Having scant power or influence; of minor status.
- Narrow; petty.
- Unimportant; trivial.
- Short in extent or duration; brief.
- Small in quantity or extent: : small.
- Small in size.
- (informal terms) small and of little importance
- Of short duration or distance
- Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
- Small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)
- Not fully grown
- Lowercase
- (of a voice) faint
MINOR vs LITTLE: VERB
- To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.
- N/A
MINOR vs LITTLE: INTRANSITIVE VERB
- To pursue academic studies in a minor field.
- N/A
MINOR vs LITTLE: ADVERB
- N/A
- Not in the least; not at all.
- Not much; scarcely.
- Not much
MINOR vs LITTLE: OTHER WORD TYPES
- (of a scale or mode) having half steps between the second and third degrees, and (usually) the fifth and sixth degrees, and the seventh and eighth degrees
- Relatively moderate, limited, or small
- Have as one's secondary field of study
- Of the younger of two boys with the same family name
- Of modes, characterized by the use of a minor tonality and of minor cadences: as, the piece is written throughout in the minor mode: opposed to major. See major
- Of triads and chords generally, characterized by a minor third between the lowest and the next to the lowest tones: opposed to major. See triad, and chord
- Of tonalities and scales, characterized by a minor third and also usually by a minor sixth, and often a minor seventh: opposed to major. See key, tonality, scale
- In music: Of intervals, less; shorter; smaller (as compared with major intervals).
- Under age.
- Smaller than others; of inferior rank or degree; lower; hence, small; inconsiderable; not capital, serious, or weighty: as, the minor officers of government; a minor canon; the minor points of an argument; minor faults or considerations.
- Smaller (than the other); less; lesser: applied definitively to one of two units or parts, and opposed to major or greater: as, the minor axis of an ellipse: the minor premise of a syllogism; the minor part of an estate.
- Not tall
- Low in stature
- Low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal
- (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
- (informal) small and of little importance
- (of children and animals) young, immature
- Insignificant, contemptible, weak. See littleness.
- And Scanty, slender, moderate.
- Synonyms Minute, tiny.
- Hence— Petty in character; mean; narrow; wanting breadth or largeness: as, a little soul or mind.
- Not great; small in consideration, dignity, consequence, etc.; petty; inconsiderable; insignificant: as, a little office; little affairs; a little accident.
- Not of great extent or duration; not long; short in space or time; brief: as, a little way or distance; a little while.
- Not much; of small amount, quantity, or degree; restricted; limited: as, a little food or drink; little joy or happiness; little influence.
- Not large in number; having few constituent, members or parts: as, a little army or fleet; a little city.
- Not large or much.
- In a small quantity or degree; not much; slightly.
- To make less. Compare belittle.
- To become little or less.
- (idiom) (little by little) By small degrees or increments; gradually.
- (idiom) (a little) Somewhat; a bit.
MINOR vs LITTLE: RELATED WORDS
- Fry, Shaver, Tyke, Tike, Junior, Secondary, Child, Little, Limited, Venial, Pardonable, Underage, Modest, Small, Insignificant
- Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty
MINOR vs LITTLE: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Youngster, Fry, Tyke, Tike, Junior, Secondary, Child, Little, Limited, Venial, Pardonable, Underage, Modest, Small, Insignificant
- Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty
MINOR vs LITTLE: SENTENCE EXAMPLES
- Minor chords have a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth.
- Bachelor of Arts in sociology, a minor in sociology, a minor in social work, and a minor in women and gender studies.
- SLOW PITCH LEAGUE BURLINGTON MINOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BURLINGTON MINOR LACROSSE INC.
- Roll forward to the lowest higher minor version, if requested minor version is missing.
- If you have minor children, it will also name guardians for minor children.
- PITCH LEAGUE ORANGEVILLE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ORANGEVILLE MINOR SOCCER CLUB INC ORANGEVILLE MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
- Courses for the minor may overlap with your major or another minor requirements.
- Your achievement is minor, but remember minor achievements make the big difference.
- If minor refuses consent, minor is responsible for all Wis.
- Minor or nonserious conditions are ones that could result in minor injuries or might be classified as minor threats to health.
- Needing something a little more specific, Angela Quarles researched beat sheets and developed one that is a little more formal.
- It can be a little too loud and a little too crowded so best to enjoy not at peak times.
- Little by little, reality came back to him, the ordinary things that now would always be just ordinary things.
- However, we have had roosters wait until a little later, and begin a little sooner, too.
- Made with sweet little ears, a sweet little expression, and those fun tassels.
- Then, add some text pages and create a little story book that your little one will love.
- Stick this little loop near the back of your shoe using very little corn syrup.
- So, this one os perfect to get a little bit of rustic, a little classic, and a little bit of glamour to your home.
- Little by little he was preparing himself, unwittingly, for the miracle.
- Carrying case is little smaller on the sides, little taller.
MINOR vs LITTLE: QUESTIONS
- Could minor volcanoes'cascade'into global catastrophe?
- Which Islington practices provide minor surgery services?
- What is an International Development Studies minor?
- What is the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association?
- What is Ancaster Minor Baseball&Softball Association?
- Does United Airlines offer unaccompanied minor service?
- Can interrogatories be withheld for minor objections?
- Does Tarleton State University have minor programs?
- Can Chhattisgarh build a minor forest industry around minor forest produce?
- What happens if a minor sexts with another minor in Arizona?
- How did little mix's album Little Mix do in other countries?
- What does the third Little Pig do in the Three Little Pigs?
- Are Amazon and Starbucks paying too little or too little corporation tax?
- What happened to Michele Carey from live a little love a little?
- What happens when little blue and Little Yellow meet each other?
- When did just a little bit by Little Milton come out?
- Who voices the Little Einsteins in Little People Big World?
- Why is Perrie Edwards not performing with little Little Mix?
- Does Noel Gallagher sing lead vocals on Little by Little?
- What is the Little Mermaids name in Little Mermaid?