minus
(noun, adjective, conjunction, preposition)
adjective
1. on the negative side or lower end of a scale
- minus 5 degrees
- a grade of B minus
Similar word(s): negative
2. involving disadvantage or harm
- minus (or negative) factors
Similar word(s): disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfavourable, negative
Sentences with minus as an adjective:
- a minus number
- minus seven degrees
- He got a grade of B minus for his essay.
conjunction
1. (mathematics) Difference of the previous number from the following number.
- seven minus two is five
noun
1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
- four minus three equals one
Similar word(s): subtraction
Definition categories: act
preposition
1. (informal) Without.
- I walked out minus my coat.