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minor

/ˈmaɪnər/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does minor mean?

adjective, noun

Less in amount, degree, or importance; younger than a major. A person who is not yet of full age, especially a boy or girl under the age of 18.

Example

"The minor key gave the song a melancholy feel, while the minor character added to the story's tension."

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