Minus /(mī"nŭs)/

Mi·nus

Minus

a.
  1. Less; requiring to be subtracted; negative; as, a minus quantity. (Math.)

Phrases & Compounds
Minus sign
the sign [-] denoting minus, or less, prefixed to negative quantities, or quantities to be subtracted. See Negative sign, under Negative.

minus

n.

pl. minuses ((mī"nŭs*ē̇z))

  1. A factor counted as a disadvantage; a loss or potential loss in a situation or plan; as, he added up all the pluses and minuses and decided not to do it; as, the lack of money is a big minus in an election campaign.