major

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative

more major

Superlative

most major

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

majors

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.

   • The US supreme court has ruled unanimously that natural human genes cannot be patented, a decision that scientists and civil rights campaigners said removed a major barrier to patient care and medical innovation.

2. 2.Greater in number, quantity, or extent.

   • The three major religions are Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
   • The five major religions are Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

3. 3.Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope.

   • The building underwent a major renovation.

4. 4.Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.

   • He used to be a major in the army.

2. 2.A person of legal age.

3. 3.Ellipsis of major key.

4. 4.Ellipsis of major interval.

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General reading & writing

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Literature

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Antonyms

• minor

Word family

• majority