minus meaning and definition

MINUS noun

Definition of minus (noun)

1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
   • "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
   • synonyms: subtraction

MINUS adjective

Definition of minus (adjective)

1. on the negative side or lower end of a scale
   • "minus 5 degrees"; "a grade of B minus"
   • antonym: plus
2. involving disadvantage or harm
   • "minus (or negative) factors"
   • synonyms: negative