Meaning & Definition of Minus in English
English⟶
Minus
/maɪnəs/
noun
1. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
- "The subtraction of three from four leaves one"
- "Four minus three equals one"
synonym:
- subtraction,
- minus
adjective
1. On the negative side or lower end of a scale
- "Minus 5 degrees"
- "A grade of b minus"
synonym:
- minus
2. Involving disadvantage or harm
- "Minus (or negative) factors"
synonym:
- minus,
- negative
Examples of using
Ten minus two is eight.
How many is nine minus six?