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minor force

[/ˈmaɪnər fɔːrs/]
nounpl: minor forces
força menor
1. A relatively small or insignificant military, political, or social power or group
The alliance included several minor forces from neighboring regions.
A aliança incluía várias forças menores de regiões vizinhas.
2. In physics or mechanics, a force of lesser magnitude or importance compared to others in a system
Air resistance is a minor force compared to gravity in this calculation.
A resistência do ar é uma força menor comparada à gravidade neste cálculo.
3. A subordinate or less influential entity or agent
Despite being a minor force in the industry, the company showed great potential.
Apesar de ser uma força menor na indústria, a empresa mostrou grande potencial.
Synonyms
smaller forcelesser powersecondary forceweak force
Antonyms
major forceprimary forcedominant forceprincipal power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força menor
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
força menor
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a force to be reckoned with
major player
heavyweight in the field
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