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majorvery important, serious, or significant

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: very important, serious, or significant

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪdʒər/

Korean meaning: 주요한, 중요한

Korean pronunciation: 메이-저 (강세: 메이)

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

major concept
💡 Concept

The head doctor handles a major medical emergency with urgent coordination

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major rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A major wager interrupted by an old pager!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmeɪdʒər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootmajor

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.

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🎵Rhyme

wagerpager
wager
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I can't decide on my major - should I study pizza-ology or nap science?

Traffic jam is a major issue in Seoul.

😄 Fun example

She made a major mistake by putting salt instead of sugar in her coffee.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

importantsignificantprimaryprincipalkey

Antonyms

minortrivialinsignificant

Related

majoritymajorlyspecializeconcentration