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Definition of Minus

1. Adjective. On the negative side or lower end of a scale. "A grade of B minus"

2. Noun. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated. "Four minus three equals one"

3. Adjective. Involving disadvantage or harm. "Minus (or negative) factors"

Definition of Minus

1. a. Less; requiring to be subtracted; negative; as, a minus quantity.

Definition of Minus

1. Conjunction. (mathematics) Difference of the previous number from the following number. ¹

2. Preposition. (informal) without. ¹

3. Adjective. (mathematics) Negative. ¹

4. Adjective. On the negative part of a scale. ¹

5. Adjective. Ranking just below a designated rating. ¹

6. Noun. (mathematics) A minus sign (?). ¹

7. Noun. (mathematics) A negative quantity. ¹

8. Noun. A defect or deficiency. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Minus

1. a negative quantity [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Minus

1. Less; requiring to be subtracted; negative; as, a minus quantity. Minus sign, the sign denoting minus, or less, prefixed to negative quantities, or quantities to be subtracted. See Negative sign, under Negative. Origin: L. See Minor, and cf. Mis- pref. From the French. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Minus

mintlike mintman mintmark mintmarks mintmaster mintmasters mintmen mints minty minuend

minuends minuet minuetlike minuets minuity minus (current term) minus-plus sign minus-plus signs minus-strand nucleic acid minus lens

minus sign minus signs minus strand minuscular minuscule minusculely minuscules minuses minutary

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