[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’