plus

 
Pronunciation: /plʌs/

preposition

  • 1with the addition of: two plus four is six he was awarded the full amount plus interest
  • informal together with: all apartments have a small kitchen plus private bathroom
  • 2(of temperature) above zero: the temperature is frequently plus 35 degrees at midday

adjective

  • 1 [postpositive] (after a number or amount) at least: companies put losses at $500,000 plus
  • (after a grade) rather better than: B plus
  • 2(before a number) above zero; positive: plus 60 degrees centigrade
  • 3having a positive electric charge.

noun

  • 1short for plus sign.
  • a mathematical operation of addition: a minus and a plus make another minus
  • 2an advantage: knowing the language is a decided plus [as modifier]: on the plus side, the staff are enthusiastic and good-natured

conjunction

informal
  • furthermore; also: it’s packed full of medical advice, plus it keeps you informed about the latest research

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'more'