minus
//ˈmaɪnəs//
Preposition
1
Reduced by the subtraction of; less.
Ten minus three equals seven.
2
Without; lacking.
He arrived at the airport minus his passport.
Noun
1
The minus sign (−).
Don't forget to put a minus before the number.
2
A negative quantity or value.
The temperature dropped to minus five degrees.
3
A disadvantage or drawback.
The only minus of this apartment is the small kitchen.
Antonym
Adjective
minusCanonical form
1
Less than zero; negative.
The temperature dropped to minus five degrees.
2
Slightly below a particular grade or standard.
I got a B minus on my math test.