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- DictionaryMi·nus/ˈmīnəs/
preposition
- 1. with the subtraction of: "what's ninety-three minus seven?"
- 2. (of temperature) below zero: "minus 10° Fahrenheit"
adjective
- 1. (before a number) below zero; negative: "minus five"
- 2. (after a grade) slightly worse than: "my lowest grade was a B minus"
noun
- 1. short for minus sign
- 2. a disadvantage: "for every plus with this equipment there can be a minus"
the sign which shows that the second of two numbers should be taken away from the first, or that a number is less than zero, shown by the symbol '−' minus noun [C] (DIFFICULTY) a problem or difficulty: It isn't easy having a child but the pluses outweigh the minuses.
Use the word minus to mean "less" or "with the subtraction of." When it's minus fifteen degrees outside, it's fifteen below zero — or fifteen degrees less than zero. Whenever you talk about negative numbers, whether they relate to temperature or your bank account, the adjective minus always applies.
2 days ago · 1. conjunction. You use minus to show that one number or quantity is being subtracted from another. One minus one is zero. They've been promised their full July salary minus the hardship payment. 2. adjective. Minus before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is less than zero.
adj. 1. Mathematics Negative or on the negative part of a scale: a minus value; minus five degrees. 2. Ranking on the lower end of a designated scale: a grade of A minus. n. 1. Mathematics. a. The minus sign (-). b. A negative quantity. 2. A deficiency or defect.
adjective. Indicating or involving subtraction. A minus sign. Webster's New World. Negative or on the negative part of a scale. A minus value; minus five degrees. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Somewhat less than the full value of. A grade of A minus. Webster's New World. Ranking on the lower end of a designated scale. A grade of A minus.
May 6, 2024 · minus (plural minuses or minusses) [1] ( mathematics) The minus sign ( − ). [from 16th c.] ( mathematics) A negative quantity. [from 18th c.] A downside or disadvantage. [from 20th c.]
MINUS meaning: 1 : used to indicate that one number or amount is being subtracted from another; 2 : not having (something) without
