The minus sign, written between two numbers to show that the second number should be taken away from the first, or in front of one number to show that it has a value of less than 0.

minusadjektiv

Below zero.

The temperature is minus five.

Lacking or without something.

The report was minus any detailed analysis, making it difficult to understand the full context.

minuspräposition

Used to indicate subtraction or a decrease by a specified amount.

The temperature dropped to minus five degrees Celsius.

Used to indicate that one number or amount is being subtracted from another.

Ten minus six is four.