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minus
[mahy-nuhs]
preposition
less by the subtraction of; decreased by.
Ten minus six is four.
lacking or without.
a book minus its title page.
adjective
involving or noting subtraction.
algebraically negative.
a minus quantity.
less than; just below in quality.
to get a C minus on a test.
Informal.having negative qualities or characteristics; inferior.
Mycology.(in heterothallic fungi) designating, in the absence of morphological differentiation, one of the two strains of mycelia that unite in the sexual process.
noun
a minus quantity.
a deficiency or loss.
Informal.a person or thing with no apparent abilities, usefulness, etc..
The last applicant was a definite minus.
minus
/ ˈɪə /
preposition
reduced by the subtraction of
four minus two (written 4 – 2)
informaldeprived of; lacking
minus the trimmings, that hat would be ordinary
adjective
indicating or involving subtraction
a minus sign
Also: negative.having a value or designating a quantity less than zero
a minus number
on the negative part of a scale or coordinate axis
a value of minus 40°C
involving a disadvantage, harm, etc
a minus factor
(postpositive) education slightly below the standard of a particular grade
he received a B minus for his essay
botany designating the strain of a fungus that can only undergo sexual reproduction with a plus strain
denoting a negative electric charge
noun
short for minus sign
a negative quantity
a disadvantage, loss, or deficit
informalsomething detrimental or negative
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minus1
Example Sentences
“We’ve got a super-talented bunch. We basically have the same team as last year — minus a couple of key pieces, obviously.”
He said the latest bill has a “minus zero” chance of passing.
Even with the severe storms that battered a few parts of England, it was also the driest March on record, with most of the UK - minus the north of Scotland - experiencing sunnier conditions than normal.
‘Walking Tall’ is still about one man making a difference, minus the drawl.
The New York Jets, minus Aaron Rodgers, and New England Patriots won’t get as many prime-time appearances as they once did.
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