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minus

Short definition from Wiktionary

Preposition

  1. Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
  2. Without; deprived of.

Noun

  1. The minus sign (−).
  2. A negative quantity.
  3. A downside or disadvantage.

Adjective

  1. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
  2. That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
  3. Worse off than before; out of pocket.
  4. Ranking just below (a designated rating).

Verb

  1. To subtract.

Proper noun

  1. A surname.

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