MINOR
/ˈmaɪnɚ/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MINOR
A person who is below the age of majority, consent, criminal responsibility or other adult responsibilities and accountabilities.
"It is illegal to sell weapons to minors under the age of eighteen."
A subject area of secondary concentration of a student at a college or university, or the student who has chosen such a secondary concentration.
"I became an English minor."
Determinant of a square submatrix
To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.
"I had so many credit hours of English, I decided to minor in it."
Of little significance or importance.
"The physical appearance of a candidate is a minor factor in recruitment."
Of a scale which has lowered scale degrees three, six, and seven relative to major, but with the sixth and seventh not always lowered
"a minor scale"
Being the smaller of the two intervals denoted by the same ordinal number
Examples of MINOR in a Sentence
- "It is illegal to sell weapons to minors under the age of eighteen."
- "I became an English minor."
- "I had so many credit hours of English, I decided to minor in it."
- "The physical appearance of a candidate is a minor factor in recruitment."
Word Details
Is MINOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MINOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MINOR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MINOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | n | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINOR
28 words from the letters in MINOR
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use MINOR in Word Games
MINOR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MINOR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MINOR to find 28 additional valid words.