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/meˈnoɾ/

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Translation

smaller, younger, minor

Word origin

From Latin minor ('smaller, lesser'), the comparative of parvus. The same root gives English minor, minus and minimum.

Origin
Latin
Root
minor
English cognates
minor, minus, minimum

Grammar

Femininemenor
Masc pluralmenores
Fem pluralmenores

Examples

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My younger brother is already fifteen years old.

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The problem is smaller than I thought.

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Minors cannot enter this bar.

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Her youngest daughter is at school now.

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The youngest of three brothers always draws attention.

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This word is part of lesson 23.