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Meaning of minus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

minus

Pronunciation:/ˈmaɪnəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. The minus sign (−).

  2. A negative quantity.

  3. A downside or disadvantage.

verb

Definitions

  1. To subtract.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

    Example: a minus number

  2. That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

    Example: minus seven degrees

  3. Worse off than before; out of pocket.

  4. Ranking just below (a designated rating).

    Example: He got a grade of B minus for his essay.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

    Example: seven minus two is five

    Antonyms:plus

  2. Without; deprived of.

    Example: I walked out minus my coat.

    Synonyms:lackingwithout
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/minus

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