Minus

Pronunciation

• enPR: mÄ«n-É™s, IPA: /ˈmaɪnÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -aɪnÉ™s

Origin

From the neuter form of Latin minor ("smaller").

Conjunction

1. (mathematics) Difference of the previous number from the following number.seven minus two is five

Derived terms

• minus sign

Full definition of minus

Preposition

1. (informal) Without.I walked out minus my coat.

Synonyms

• lacking, without

Adjective

1. (mathematics) Negative.a minus number
2. On the negative part of a scale.minus seven degrees
3. 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)

Noun

1. (mathematics) A minus sign (−).
2. (mathematics) A negative quantity.
3. 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

Anagrams

• in sum, munis