minus (EN)

preposition, noun, adjective

preposition “minus”

1. indicates subtraction; reduced by a particular amount
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   Seven minus two equals five.
2. (informal) without something; lacking something
   She found herself minus her notes at the meeting.

noun “minus”

1. the symbol "−" used to represent subtraction or a negative value
   The equation had a minus between the two numbers.
2. a disadvantage or negative aspect
   One minus of this phone is its short battery life.

adjective “minus”

1. less than zero; negative
   The temperature dropped to minus fifteen degrees last night.
2. slightly below a particular grade or rating
   He received a B minus in the class.