Minus

As a preposition, 'minus' indicates subtraction or the absence of something; to take away or deduct from a quantity. It can also express a deficiency or lack. As an adjective, it denotes a value less than zero or of a negative nature, implying something is below a particular standard. Figuratively, 'minus' can signify being without or lacking something considered necessary or desirable. It can represent a state of being depleted or insufficient in a specific area, either materially or conceptually. It can be use to say something isn't there.

Minus meaning with examples

• Five minus two equals three, showing a simple arithmetic operation where two is being subtracted from five to result in the difference of three, this represents taking away a quantity from a whole.
• The exam was good, minus a couple of careless errors, so overall it was a good grade with two silly mistake to the equation this time, this represents not having or missing.
• The temperature tonight will be minus ten degrees Celsius, this denotes very cold weather conditions where the temperature is below the freezing point of water on the celsius scale.
• The team's morale is running minus all the team spirit needed in the competition to win, highlighting that the team lacks the positive attitude required for success.