1. A secondary or less important procedure, technique, or approach used to accomplish a task or solve a problem
The contractor used a minor method to fix the foundation crack temporarily.
O contratante usou um método menor para reparar temporariamente a rachadura da fundação.
2. In logic or philosophy, a reasoning process that relies on premises of lesser importance or validity compared to a major method
The philosopher dismissed the argument as relying on a minor method of deduction.
O filósofo descartou o argumento por se basear em um método menor de dedução.
3. A supplementary technique or alternative approach when primary methods are unavailable or unsuitable
When the main equipment failed, they resorted to a minor method to complete the experiment.
Quando o equipamento principal falhou, recorreram a um método menor para completar o experimento.