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minus

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪnəs/
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Definition of minus

preposition

  • 1with the subtraction of:what’s ninety three minus seven?
  • informal lacking; deprived of:he was minus a finger on each hand
  • 2(of temperature) below zero by:minus 40 degrees centigrade

adjective

  • 1(before a number) below zero; negative:minus five
  • 2(after a grade) rather worse than:C minus
  • 3having a negative electric charge.

noun

  • 2a disadvantage:for every plus with this equipment there can be a minus

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of minor 'less'

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