preposition
- reduced by; less
Usage: used in mathematics
noun
- a negative quality or disadvantage
- the minus sign (-)
Usage: mathematics
adjective
- having a negative value; below zero
- slightly lower than a specified grade
Usage: mathematics
Usage: academic grading
Examples
- Seven minus three equals four.
- The main minus of this plan is the high cost.
- Write a minus sign before negative numbers.
- The temperature dropped to minus ten degrees.
- She received a B minus on her essay.
- What are the pluses and minuses of moving?
- The minus column shows all the expenses.