The phrase "a minor reason" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a reason that is not significant or important in the context of a discussion or argument.
Example: "While there are several factors to consider, a minor reason for the delay was the weather conditions."
Alternatives: "a small factor" or "a trivial reason."
ML: It was a minor reason..
IF YES: Is it a major reason you support her, or a minor reason?
Hugo Powell, Interbrew's chief executive, said Beck's 2.5percentt share of the fragmented German market was only a minor reason for Interbrew's purchase.
But when someone says he or she can't come to an important event for what seems to be a minor reason, it "often means secrets are involved.
More than $20 billion has been spent on achieving this goal, and it has not been a minor reason why both education is being revolutionized by the Internet and why the youngest generation in America, whether growing up rich or poor, is Internet-savvy.
But the tax credit will be only a minor reason for the sales jump.
For example, responses to questions on the usefulness of preclinical subjects to clinical clerkship and why neurology was considered to be difficult had a maximum score of 3 (not a contributor-1, a minor reason-2, major reason-3).
Shen: It was probably a spark of a moment related to "'flying' across the chasm". Also, a very minor reason: I have a pilot's license.
Since the largest donors (such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett) already give more than they can deduct, and numerous studies show that tax deductions are a relatively minor reason that the wealthiest Americans donate to charities, total charitable contributions are likely to decline by only about 1.3percentt if the proposal is enacted, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities calculates.
A not minor reason behind the losses suffered by the funds accumulated in the individual accounts during the year 2008, was the sharp reduction in the value of the public bonds issued by the Federal Government which constituted by far the most important component of the investment portfolio.
You may have heard the analogy used of a 'canary in a coal mine.'A minor reason for this law in 1973 was to safeguard the natural beauty and majesty that we've come to treasure as a nation.
