MINUS
/ˈmaɪnəs/
7
Scrabble
10
WWF
M(3) I(1) N(1) U(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ˈmaɪnəs/
noun
- The minus sign (−).
- A negative quantity.
- A downside or disadvantage.
verb
- To subtract.
adjective
- Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.“a minus number”
- That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.“minus seven degrees”
- Worse off than before; out of pocket.
preposition
- Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).“seven minus two is five”
- Without; deprived of.“I walked out minus my coat.”
Source: Wiktionary
