major — very important, serious, or significant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very important, serious, or significant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪdʒər/
Example Sentences
- I can't decide on my major - should I study pizza-ology or nap science?
- Traffic jam is a major issue in Seoul.
- She made a major mistake by putting salt instead of sugar in her coffee.
major
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmeɪdʒər/]
very important, serious, or significant
He called it minor — the building had major thoughts about that.
His name was Major — and every order he gave was, fittingly, major. MAJOR (military rank) → MAJOR gives MAJOR orders
Do a major favor — the kind both sides will savor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'maior' meaning 'greater' or 'larger', the comparative form of 'magnus' (great). It entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to denote something of greater importance or size.
Breakdown
maj- (greater, from Latin maior) + -or (suffix forming comparative adjectives) = major (greater in importance or size)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I can't decide on my major - should I study pizza-ology or nap science?”
“Traffic jam is a major issue in Seoul.”
“She made a major mistake by putting salt instead of sugar in her coffee.”
“What's your major at university?”
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