major
Meaning of major
adjective
- important, serious, or significant.
the use of drugs is a major problem
- (of a scale) having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees.
- (appended to a surname in public schools) indicating the elder of two brothers.
- (of a term) occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism.
- a rank of officer in the army and the US air force, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
- a major key, interval, or scale.
- a major organization or competition.
the majors have swept up the smaller independent companies in licensing deals
it's not unreasonable to believe someone can win all four majors
the oil majors had a profit bonanza
- a student's principal subject or course.
many students would ignore courses outside their major
- a major term or premise.
- short for major suit.
South was anxious to mention his four-card major and bid one spade
- a goal.
- specialize in (a particular subject) at college or university.
I was trying to decide if I should major in drama or English
Middle English: from Latin, comparative of magnus ‘great’; perhaps influenced by French majeur .
Information about major
- The plural form of major is: majors.
- Languages in which major is used:
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CatalanHyphenation of major
ma-jor
- It consists of 2 syllables and 5 chars.
- major is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
major synonyms
Meaning Major:
Meaning decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something:
Meaning indispensable to the continuance of life:
Meaning of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average:
Meaning notably large in size, amount, or extent:
Meaning more important than anything else; supreme:
Meaning most extreme; greatest:
Meaning of first importance; main:
Meaning covering or affecting a large area:
Meaning of great significance or value:
Meaning of considerable importance or seriousness:
Meaning sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy:
Meaning of great seriousness and importance:
Meaning of crucial importance:
Meaning extending or performed in a long, continuous curve:
Meaning of considerable importance, size, or worth:
Meaning demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application:
Meaning (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough:
Meaning consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate:
Meaning needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand:
major antonyms
Meaning small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude):
Meaning lacking in importance or significance:
Meaning of little value or importance:
Meaning lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance:
Translation of major
- Spanish: mayor, especialidad
- Italian: maggiore
- French: major, lieutenant, spécialité, majeur
- German: Dur
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