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   Mi·nus

   /ˈmīnəs/

   

   preposition

   • 1. with the subtraction of: "what's ninety-three minus seven?"
   • ▪ lacking; deprived of: informal "he was minus a finger on each hand"
   • 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"
   • 3. having a negative electric charge.

   noun

   • 1. short for minus sign
   • ▪ a mathematical operation of subtraction.
   • 2. a disadvantage: "for every plus with this equipment there can be a minus"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of minor ‘less’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMINUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MINUS meaning: 1. reduced by a stated number: 2. without, or lacking: 3. a disadvantage or a bad feature: . Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › minusMinus - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of minus. adjective. on the negative side or lower end of a scale. “ minus 5 degrees” “a grade of B minus ” synonyms: negative. less than zero. see more. adjective. involving disadvantage or harm. “ minus (or negative) factors” synonyms: negative. disadvantageous. constituting a disadvantage. noun.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMINUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryminus | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈmaɪnəs / us. [ always before noun ] A minus number is less than zero: The temperature last night was minus ten. A minus/B minus, etc. used with scores given to written work meaning ' slightly lower than': I got an A minus for my last essay. minus. noun [ C ] uk / ˈmaɪnəs / us. minus noun [C] (SIGN)

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › minusMinus - definition of minus by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › minusMinus Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › minusMinus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of MINUS. [count] 1. informal : a problem or disadvantage. She decided that the pluses of owning a home outweighed the minuses. Some employers see a lack of experience as a real minus. 2. mathematics : minus sign. Put the minus to the left of the number. 3 minus / ˈ maɪnəs/ adjective.