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minus

UK
/ˈmaɪnəs/
US
/ˈmaɪnəs/

Translations

minusnoun
minuses
pl
UK
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
US
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Synonyms
negative
deficit
loss
detriment
drawback
minusadjective
UK
/ˈmaɪnəs/
US
/ˈmaɪnəs/
Synonyms
negative
lesser
subtracted
inferior
Antonyms
plus
minuspreposition
UK
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
US
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/

Definitions

minusnoun
A mathematical operation indicating subtraction or a negative quantity.
The result of the equation was a minus, indicating a loss.
A disadvantage or negative aspect of something.
One of the minuses of living in the city is the high cost of rent.
The minus sign.
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.
minusadjective
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.
minuspreposition
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.
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