minus
[ mahy-nuh s ]
/ ˈmaɪ nəs /
preposition
less by the subtraction of; decreased by: Ten minus six is four.
lacking or without: a book minus its title page.
adjective
noun
Origin of minus
1300–50; Middle English < Latin, neuter of
minor less; see
minor
Words nearby minus
minty,
minucius felix,
minuend,
minuet,
minuit,
minus,
minus cyclophoria,
minus sight,
minus sign,
minus tick,
minuscule
Example sentences from the Web for minus
British Dictionary definitions for minus
minus
/ (ˈmaɪnəs) /
preposition
reduced by the subtraction of
four minus two (written 4 – 2)
informal
deprived of; lacking
minus the trimmings, that hat would be ordinary
adjective
noun
Mathematical symbol:
–
Word Origin for minus
C15: from Latin, neuter of
minor