minor
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(law) Legal underage: a person who is under the legal age of full adult responsibility
In many countries, it is illegal for a merchant to sell tobacco or alcohol to a minor.
(English) In many countries, it is illegal for a merchant to sell tobacco or alcohol to a minor.
The movie is rated R, meaning any minor must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
(English) The movie is rated R, meaning any minor must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
(music) Musical scale: a type of musical scale that often sounds sad or serious compared to a major scale
The composer wrote the entire symphony in a minor key to create a dark and somber mood.
(English) The composer wrote the entire symphony in a minor key to create a dark and somber mood.
I am currently learning how to play a D minor chord on my acoustic guitar.
(English) I am currently learning how to play a D minor chord on my acoustic guitar.
(academic) Second subject: a subject that a student at a college or university studies in addition to their main subject
She decided to major in Biology with a minor in Chemistry to prepare for medical school.
(English) She decided to major in Biology with a minor in Chemistry to prepare for medical school.
He took so many extra art classes that he was able to earn a minor in Fine Arts.
(English) He took so many extra art classes that he was able to earn a minor in Fine Arts.
Entry ID: en:en:minor · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary