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[ˈmʌɪnəs], (Adposition)
Definitions:
- with the subtraction of
(e.g: what's ninety three minus seven?)
- (of temperature) below zero by
(e.g: minus 40 degrees centigrade)
Phrases:
- on the minus side
Origin
:
late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of minor ‘less’
[ˈmʌɪnəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (before a number) below zero; negative
(e.g: minus five)
- (after a grade) rather worse than
(e.g: C minus)
- having a negative electric charge
Phrases:
- on the minus side
Origin
:
late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of minor ‘less’
[ˈmʌɪnəs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a disadvantage
(e.g: for every plus with this equipment there can be a minus)
Phrases:
- on the minus side
Origin
:
late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of minor ‘less’
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