Minus

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Mục lục 1 Preposition 1.1 less by the subtraction of; decreased by 1.2 lacking or without 2 Adjective 2.1 involving or noting subtraction. 2.2 algebraically negative 2.3 less than; just below in quality 2.4 Informal . having negative qualities or characteristics; inferior. 2.5 Mycology . (in heterothallic fungi) designating, in the absence of morphological differentiation, one of the two strains of mycelia that unite in the sexual process. 3 Noun 3.1 minus sign. 3.2 a minus quantity. 3.3 a deficiency or loss. 3.4 Informal . a person or thing with no apparent abilities, usefulness, etc. 4 Synonyms 4.1 noun 4.2 adjective

Preposition

less by the subtraction of; decreased by

Ten minus six is four.

lacking or without

a book minus its title page.

Adjective

involving or noting subtraction.

algebraically negative

a minus quantity.

less than; just below in quality

to get a C minus on a test.

Informal . having negative qualities or characteristics; inferior.

Mycology . (in heterothallic fungi) designating, in the absence of morphological differentiation, one of the two strains of mycelia that unite in the sexual process.

Noun

minus sign.

a minus quantity.

a deficiency or loss.

Informal . a person or thing with no apparent abilities, usefulness, etc.

The last applicant was a definite minus.

Synonyms

noun

detriment , drawback , handicap

adjective

defect , deficiency , diminished , from , lacking , less , negative , subtract , without