Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plus-sign

Noun

/plʌs saɪn/

Definition

A symbol used to indicate addition or positive value, represented by the character ‘+’.

Examples

The equation 3 + 2 uses the plus sign to show addition.
In programming, the plus sign can also serve as a concatenation operator for strings.
He added a plus sign to his score to indicate a positive outcome.

Meaning

The plus sign is primarily used in mathematics to represent the operation of addition. It can also denote a positive quantity or a positive attitude in various contexts.