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mi·nus
 minus
- pronunciation:
- maI
n
 s
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
made less by the subtraction of.
Ten minus three is seven.- similar words:
- less
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| definition 2: |
missing or lacking; without.
a typical cold minus the coughing- antonyms:
- plus
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
numerically negative.
a value of minus twenty |
| definition 2: |
on the low end of a specified grade.
a C minus on the test |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the mathematical sign used to denote subtraction or negation; minus sign.
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| definition 2: |
a negative number.
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| definition 3: |
a deficiency or lack; shortcoming.
His temper was a minus for his career.- antonyms:
- plus
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| related words: |
disadvantage |
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