major

Definitions

1. adjective

   Very important.

   Examples

   • The court ruled on a major legal question.
   • It was a major decision for the company.
2. adjective

   Larger in number or amount.

   Examples

   • The major part of the group agreed.
   • Islam, Judaism and Christianity are three major religions.
   ≈main
3. adjective

   Having a big effect.

   Examples

   • The building had a major renovation.
   • There was a major shift in public opinion.
   ≈considerable
4. adjective

   Large or noticeable in size or amount.

   Examples

   • He earned some major cash this year.
   • The museum opened a major exhibition.
5. adjective

   Serious or dangerous.

   Examples

   • She suffered from a major illness.
   • The crash caused major injuries.
6. adjective

   Old enough to be an adult in law.

   Examples

   • Only major citizens may sign the contract alone.
   • The children were major and could choose for themselves.
7. adjective

   Relating to a student's main subject.

   Examples

   • She is a major in chemistry.
   • His major subject was economics.
8. adjective

   In music, describing a bright sounding scale.

   Examples

   • The song stays in a major scale.
   • A major scale sounds happy and bright.
9. adjective

   In music, describing an interval a half step larger than the minor one.

   Examples

   • The chord opens with a major third above the root.
   • A major third sounds bright.
10. adjective

    In music, describing a chord with a major third above its root.

    Examples

    • A major triad sounds bright and stable.
    • The song opens with a major triad.