minor
A minor is a person who is under the legal age of full responsibility, typically under 18 or 21 depending on the jurisdiction. In an academic context, it also refers to a secondary subject of study that a student specializes in alongside their primary major.
उदाहरण
3 / 5The store was fined for selling alcohol to a minor.
The store was fined for selling alcohol to a minor.
The court must appoint a guardian to protect the interests of the minor during the proceedings.
The court must appoint a guardian to protect the interests of the minor during the proceedings.
I couldn't get into the club because I was still a minor back then.
I couldn't get into the club because I was still a minor back then.
समानार्थी शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the prefix 'mini-'. A minor is a 'mini' person (not yet an adult) or a 'mini' subject of study (smaller than a major).
त्वरित क्विज़
The airline has a special policy for an unaccompanied ______ traveling alone.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: minor
उदाहरण
The store was fined for selling alcohol to a minor.
everydayThe store was fined for selling alcohol to a minor.
The court must appoint a guardian to protect the interests of the minor during the proceedings.
formalThe court must appoint a guardian to protect the interests of the minor during the proceedings.
I couldn't get into the club because I was still a minor back then.
informalI couldn't get into the club because I was still a minor back then.
While her major is in Physics, her minor in Philosophy provides a unique perspective on her research.
academicWhile her major is in Physics, her minor in Philosophy provides a unique perspective on her research.
Our website includes strict age-verification protocols to ensure we do not collect data from any minor.
businessOur website includes strict age-verification protocols to ensure we do not collect data from any minor.
समानार्थी शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
minor in possession
minor in possession (of restricted substances)
major and minor
major and minor (academic focus)
minor child
minor child
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
A miner is a person who works in a mine extracting coal or ore, whereas a minor is an underage person.
Minority refers to the smaller part or group of a population, while a minor refers to a specific individual who is underage.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
When used as a noun for a person, 'minor' is common in legal and formal safety contexts. In US and Canadian universities, 'minor' is used as a noun to describe a secondary concentration of study.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners often use 'minority' when they mean 'minor' (e.g., saying 'He is a minority' instead of 'He is a minor'). Also, remember that 'minor' is a countable noun.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the prefix 'mini-'. A minor is a 'mini' person (not yet an adult) or a 'mini' subject of study (smaller than a major).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From the Latin word 'minor' meaning 'less' or 'smaller'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The 'age of majority' (when a minor becomes an adult) varies by country, but is 18 in most Western cultures.
त्वरित क्विज़
The airline has a special policy for an unaccompanied ______ traveling alone.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: minor
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संबंधित शब्द
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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