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minus

/'maɪnəs/

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noun
an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
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"four minus three equals one"

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subtraction

type of:
arithmetic operation
adjective
involving disadvantage or harm
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"minus (or negative) factors"

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negative disadvantageous unfavorable unfavourable
adjective
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
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"minus 5 degrees" "a grade of B minus"

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negative

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plus

Examples of minus

"four minus three equals one"
"minus (or negative) factors"
"minus 5 degrees"
"a grade of B minus"