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   major

   /ˈmeɪdʒə/

   adjective

   • 1. important, serious, or significant: "the use of drugs is a major problem" Similar crucialvitalgreatconsiderableparamountutmostprimeextensiveimportantbigsignificantweightycrucialkeysweepingsubstantialseriousradicalcomplicateddifficultOpposite littleunimportanttrivialminor
   • ▪ greater or more important; main: "he got the major share of the spoils" Similar greatestbestfinestmost importantchiefmainprimeprincipalcapitalcardinalleadingstarforemostoutstandingfirst-ratetop-tiernotableeminentpre-eminentarch-supremeuppermostOpposite minor
   • ▪ (of a surgical operation) serious or life-threatening: "he had to undergo major surgery"
   • 2. (of a scale) having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees.
   • ▪ (of an interval) equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval: "C to E is a major third"
   • ▪ (of a key) based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect: "Prelude in G Major"
   • 3. (appended to a surname in public schools) indicating the elder of two brothers. dated British
   • 4. (of a term) occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism.
   • ▪ (of a premise) containing the major term in a categorical syllogism. Similar crucialvitalgreatconsiderableparamountutmostprimeextensiveOpposite littleunimportant

   noun

   • 1. a rank of officer in the army and the US air force, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
   • ▪ an officer in charge of a section of band instruments: "a trumpet major"
   • 2. a major key, interval, or scale.
   • ▪ a system of change-ringing using eight bells.
   • 3. a major organization or competition: "the majors have swept up the smaller independent companies in licensing deals"
   • 4. a student's principal subject or course: North American "many students would ignore courses outside their major"
   • ▪ a student specializing in a specified subject: "a math major"
   • 5. a major term or premise.
   • 6. short for major suit
   • 7. a goal.

   verb

   • 1. specialize in (a particular subject) at college or university: North American, Australian, New Zealand "I was trying to decide if I should major in drama or English"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin, comparative of magnus ‘great’; perhaps influenced by French majeur.

   Derivatives

   • 1. majorship noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   MAJOR definition: 1. more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type: 2. belonging or relating…. Learn more.

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   1. : greater in dignity, rank, importance, or interest. one of the major poets. 2. : greater in number, quantity, or extent. the major part of his work. 3. : of full legal age. major children. 4. a. : notable or conspicuous in effect or scope : considerable. a major improvement. b. : prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.

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   MAJOR meaning: 1. more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type: 2. belonging or relating…. Learn more.

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   adjective. greater in size, extent, or importance: the major part of the town. great, as in rank or importance: a major artist. a major political issue; a major artist. serious or risky: a major operation. of or relating to the majority: the major opinion. of full legal age. Music.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmajor adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of major adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAJOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use major to describe something that is more important, serious, or significant than other things.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMAJOR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MAJOR definition: 1. more important or more serious than other things or people of a similar type: 2. in music…. Learn more.

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   adjective. of greater seriousness or danger. “a major earthquake” “a major hurricane” “a major illness” see more. adjective. greater in number or size or amount. “a major portion (a majority) of the population” “a major portion of the winnings” synonyms:

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    Major Definition. mājər. majored, majoring, majors. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. adjective. Greater in importance or rank. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Great in scope or effect. A major improvement. American Heritage. Similar definitions.

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    main [only before noun] largest or most important: Turn left onto the main road. The main thing is to remain calm. major [usually before noun] very large or important: He played a major role in setting up the system.