IELTS Anvil

minor

CEFR: B2

Lesser in importance, seriousness, statistical magnitude, or severity compared with others in a group.

Synonyms

negligible
trivial
slight

Common Collocations

minor adjustment
minor setback
minor detail

Example Sentence

Apart from minor seasonal fluctuations, unemployment rates remained largely stable throughout the year.

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