Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Major.
How to pronounce major:
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Major - as an adjective
Greater in number or size or amount
Example: "A major portion (a majority) of the population"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes
Example: "His major field was mathematics"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
(of a scale or mode) having half steps between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees
Example: "Major scales"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Major - as a noun
A commissioned military officer in the united states army or air force or marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
A university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject
Example: "She is a linguistics major"
The principal field of study of a student at a university
Example: "Her major is linguistics"
Major - as an adjective satellite
Of the elder of two boys with the same family name
Example: "Jones major"
Major - as a verb
Have as one's principal field of study
Example: "She is majoring in linguistics"
Example Sentences
"She decided to declare her major in psychology."
"He is pursuing a major in computer science."
"I completed my degree with a major in economics."
"What is your major at university?"
"She changed her major from biology to chemistry."
Word Game Points
Is MAJOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, major is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MAJOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is MAJOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, major is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMAJOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is MAJOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, major is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMAJOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
