All Definitions for Major
Below are all the dictionary definitions of major:
1Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
2Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree.
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4Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
5Involving great risk, serious, life-threatening.
6Of full legal age, having attained majority.
7Of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
8The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
9A person of legal age.
10A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
11Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope.
12(of a key) Based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect.
13Equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval. (of an interval)
14Having a major third above the root.
15Having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees. (of a scale)
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17A large, commercially successful company, especially a record label that is bigger than an indie.
18A touchdown, or major score.
19A goal.
20A system of change-ringing using eight bells.
21A large leaf-cutter ant that acts as a soldier, defending the nest.
22Occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism. (of a term)
23Containing the major term in a categorical syllogism. (of a premise)
24Indicating the elder of two brothers (or the eldest of three), appended to a surname in public schools.
25An elder brother (especially at a public school).
26Bell changes rung on eight bells.
27An officer in charge of a section of band instruments, used with a modifier.
28A student at a college or university specializing on a given area of study.
29Used in a phrasal verb: major in.
30Title for an army officer with the rank of major.
31An unincorporated community in Owsley County, Kentucky, United States.
32A village in the Rural Municipality of Prairiedale, No. 321, Saskatchewan, Canada.
33A surname.
34: [(music) A musical key based upon a major scale.]
35Ellipsis of major key. [(music) A musical key based upon a major scale.]
36Ellipsis of major scale. [(music) One of the diatonic scales
37A group of notes or musical pitches in a particular pattern, used to make melodies. The pattern for a major scale is: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone.]
38Ellipsis of major interval. [(music) an interval that is either a major second, major third, major sixth, or a major seventh]
39: [(logic) In a syllogism, the term that is the predicate of the conclusion.]
40Ellipsis of major term. [(logic) In a syllogism, the term that is the predicate of the conclusion.]
41Ellipsis of major premise. [(logic) In a categorical syllogism, the premise whose terms are the syllogism's major term and middle term.]
42Ellipsis of major suit. [(bridge) Either of the suits of spades (♠) and hearts (♥), which rank higher than the minor suits (diamonds and clubs).]
43Alternative form of mayor and mair.
About rhymes for major
Finding the right rhyme for major helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.", major has 9 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Agger is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Cager works well in formal or poetic contexts. Rampager is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for major, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.