Small, but maybe of some prominence? (5)
I believe the answer is:
minor
'small' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for minor that I've seen before include "Under-age or of little importance" , "One hasn't reached legal majority" , "Insignificant" , "Trivial" , "Smaller - child" .)