maiorem

Maiorem is a Latin form that appears primarily as the accusative singular of the comparative adjective maior, meaning greater or larger. In Latin, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case, and maiorem specifically functions as the masculine or feminine accusative singular form of maior. It is not a standalone dictionary entry; rather, it is a grammatical inflection used within phrases and sentences.

Etymology and morphology: Maiorem derives from the root maior, the comparative of magnus (great). The ending -em marks the accusative singular for masculine and feminine nouns in many Latin adjectives. The neuter counterpart in the accusative singular would typically be maius. Thus maiorem is the form chosen to accompany masculine or feminine nouns in the accusative case to convey “more great” or “greater.”

Usage: Maiorem is used to express comparison or emphasis of size, importance, or degree within a sentence. For example, rem maiorem means “a greater thing,” or a larger/greater matter. In classical texts, maiorem often appears in phrases that compare qualities or objects, and it agrees with the noun it modifies.

Notes: Maiorem is a specialized inflected form rather than a standalone lexical item. Learners encounter it in study of Latin grammar when analyzing adjective declensions and the syntax of comparative phrases. Related terms include maiores (comparative plural), maior (nominative singular masculine/feminine), and maius (neuter nominative/accusative singular).

See also: maior, magnus, maiorum, maiorem acount.