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Minus

ˈmʌɪnəs

Minus definitions

adposition

with the subtraction of

"what's ninety three minus seven?"

Synonyms:
take away take from take off deduct debit abstract discount dock remove withdraw
- lacking; deprived of
  
  "he was minus a finger on each hand"
(of temperature) below zero by

"minus 40 degrees centigrade"

adjective

Inflections:

minus

(before a number) below zero; negative

"minus five"

Synonyms:
unencumbered by unaffected by clear of without devoid of lacking in
(after a grade) rather worse than

"C minus"
having a negative electric charge

noun

Inflections:

minus minuses

a disadvantage

"for every plus with this equipment there can be a minus"

Synonyms:
disadvantage snag downside stumbling block catch hitch pitfall fly in the ointment