Meaning & Definition of word "Minus"

noun:

• 1. the mathematical operation of subtraction.
  • Example: In math class, we learned about division and minus.
• 2. a negative quality or condition.
  • Example: There is a minus to every advantage.

adjective:

• 1. having a value less than zero.
  • Example: The thermometer showed a minus temperature last night.
• 2. indicating subtraction in a mathematical context.
  • Example: He wrote the equation with a minus sign before the second term.

preposition:

• 1. used to indicate subtraction; less than.
  • Example: Five minus two equals three.
• 2. used to indicate a negative quality or condition.
  • Example: The event was a success, minus a few minor issues.