Dictionary definition for: Minus
1. (n) 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"
2. (a) on the negative side or lower end of a scale; "minus 5 degrees" "a grade of B minus"
3. (s) involving disadvantage or harm; "minus (or negative) factors"
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