Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
minus
preposition/adjective
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Definition
Used to indicate the absence of a quality, quantity, or condition.
Examples
- The temperature is minus five degrees.
- The exam had a minus point for every wrong answer.
- She viewed the situation as minus the expected benefits.
Meaning
The word ‘minus’ refers to something that is less than zero or a value that denotes subtraction. It can be used in mathematics or to describe a negative aspect of a situation.
Synonyms
- negative
- subtraction
- less
