minus (Meaning)

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minus (n)

an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

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minus (a)

on the negative side or lower end of a scale

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minus (s)

involving disadvantage or harm

Webster

minus (a.)

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

FAQs About the word minus

an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated, on the negative side or lower end of a scale, involving disadvantage or harmL

handicap,disadvantage, downside, negative, strike, shortcoming, incommodity, liability, disbenefit, debit

plus, edge,plus, edge, asset, asset, advantage, margin, advantage, margin

The balance of my account shows a minus five-dollar difference.

The temperature has dropped to minus ten degrees Celsius.

The team is down by a minus three goal margin.

The math equation results in a minus five value.