Definition/Meaning of minus

• English - Conjunction: minus ( mathematics ) Difference of the previous number from the following number . seven minus two is five Derived terms minus sign Translations
• English - Preposition: minus ( informal ) Without . I walked out minus my coat . Synonyms lacking , without
• English - Adjective: minus ( not comparable ) ( mathematics ) Negative . a minus number On the negative part of a scale . minus seven degrees Ranking just below a designated rating . He got a grade of B minus for his essay . Synonyms ( negative ) : negative ( on the negative part of a scale ) : below zero ( after the noun ) Translations
• English - Noun: minus ( plural minuses ) ( mathematics ) A minus sign (−). ( mathematics ) A negative quantity . A defect or deficiency . Synonyms ( defect or deficiency ) : defect , deficiency , drawback , flaw , shortcoming Antonyms ( minus sign ) : plus , plus sign ( negative quantity ) : positive ( defect or deficiency ) : advantage , bonus , boon , gain , plus Translations
• English - Etymology: From the neuter form of Latin minor ( “ smaller ” ).