Meaning
Very big or very important, especially next to smaller ones of the same kind.
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Word origin
From Latin maior, meaning greater, the comparative form of magnus, great.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- maior
Examples
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A major problem is a big and serious one.
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The major roads are the biggest ones.
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Here "major" means her part was one of the most important.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 4: major, interested, shoe and 7 more words.