minus
US /ˈmaɪ.nəs/
UK /ˈmaɪ.nəs/
1.
reduced by the subtraction of
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Ten minus three is seven.
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The temperature dropped to five degrees minus zero.
2.
indicating a negative feature or disadvantage
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The only minus is the high cost.
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On the minus side, the weather was terrible.
1.
a disadvantage or a negative feature
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The only minus of the plan is the cost.
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There are several pluses and minuses to consider.
1.
on the negative side; less than zero
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The temperature is minus five degrees Celsius.
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His score was minus ten.