minus

Definition

• adj. on the negative side or lower end of a scale
• adj. involving disadvantage or harm

Word forms

Plural

minuses

Example sentences

1. n.

   The math problem asked for the value of x, but there was a minus in front of it, indicating it was negative.

2. a.

   The temperature is expected to drop to a minus degree tonight.

3. prep.

   You need to subtract ten from thirty, which means thirty minus ten equals twenty.

4. [计]

   The company's profit report showed a minus difference in last quarter's earnings compared to this quarter.