minus

  1. Conjunction.  (mathematics) Difference of the previous number from the following number.
  2. Preposition.  (informal) without.
  3. Adjective.  (mathematics) Negative.
  4. Adjective.  On the negative part of a scale.
  5. Adjective.  Ranking just below a designated rating.
  6. Noun.  (mathematics) A minus sign (−).
  7. Noun.  (mathematics) A negative quantity.
  8. Noun.  A defect or deficiency.

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