Major
Of great importance, size, or seriousness; the main or principal.
adjectiveMajor
Of great importance, size, or seriousness; the main or principal.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a school district debating projects. The major project is the big, essential renovation that everyone agrees must happen first; smaller fixes are labeled minor tasks and wait their turn.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Looks like the word 'major'; often contrasted with minor.
Remember This
In college, a 'major' is your primary field of study. The word also appears as a military rank (Major) and as a verb form when used with 'in' (to major in a subject).
Other Forms
Connect With
primary, principal, main, central; opposite: minor
Note
Use major to describe importance or primary status (major city, major issue). Do not confuse with 'minor' or with 'majority'. For the verb form, use 'major in' with the subject, e.g., 'She majors in biology.'