relative minor

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noun Music.

the minor key whose tonic is the sixth degree of a given major key.

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Origin of relative minor

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby relative minor

relative leukocytosis, relatively, relatively prime numbers, relative major, relative majority, relative minor, relative molecular mass, relativeness, relative permeability, relative permittivity, relative pitch

How to use relative minor in a sentence

Many of those who have become cops in New York seem to have ceased to address such minor offenses over the past few days.
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A couple of people were treated for minor injuries but no major incidents occurred.
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But relative to centuries past, America is a marvel of domestic tranquility.
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The numbers reinforce another article in the Post, in which cops confessed to “turning a blind eye” to minor crimes.
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It starts off like any other Lana tune, replete with minor chords and humming, distorted vocals.
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But I suppose, as he is my nearest relative, it is but natural he should be anxious about my health.
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This had been quite genuine, for the Professor had been fond of his relative, who had always been very good to him.
Uncanny Tales|Various
Three days later he was in Switzerland, and a few days later again he was on the summit of a minor but still difficult peak.
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The 'whole' of him that now dealt with Lettice was far above all minor and partial means of knowing.
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Barton Booth died; a celebrated tragedian in the reign of queen Anne, author of some songs and minor pieces.
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