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minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The minus sign (−).
  2. A negative quantity.
  3. A downside or disadvantage.
  4. To subtract.
  5. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
  6. That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
  7. Worse off than before; out of pocket.
  8. Ranking just below (a designated rating).
  9. Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
  10. Without; deprived of.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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