Definition of MINUS

minus

Meanings

Plural: minuses, minusses

Noun

  • an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
    • "four minus three equals one"
  • The minus sign (−).
  • A negative quantity.
  • A downside or disadvantage.

Adjective

  • on the negative side or lower end of a scale
    • "minus 5 degrees"
    • "a grade of B minus"

Adjective Satellite

  • involving disadvantage or harm
    • "minus (or negative) factors"

Prep

  • Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
  • Without; deprived of.

Adj

  • Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
  • That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
  • Worse off than before; out of pocket.
  • Ranking just below (a designated rating).

Verb

  • To subtract.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mynus, from Latin minus, neuter form of minor, comparative form of parvus (“small, little”), from the Proto-Indo-European root *mey- (“few, small”).

Antonyms

advantage, antonym(s) of, bonus, boon, gain, plus, plus sign

Scrabble Score: 7

minus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
minus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
minus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

minus is a valid Words With Friends word