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Vocabulary Entry
minus
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The symbol (−) used to indicate subtraction.
Example Sentences
"In the equation 5 − 3 = 2, the minus indicates that 3 is to be subtracted from 5."
"She placed a minus sign in front of the negative numbers."
"The answer to the problem had a minus before it, indicating a negative result."
V
verb
To subtract a number or quantity from another.
Example Sentences
"You need to minus 4 from 10 to get the correct answer."
"He minused the expenses from his total income."
"In math class, they learned how to minus integers."
A
adjective
Representing a negative quantity or value.
Example Sentences
"Her account balance was in the minus this month."
"The temperature dropped to a minus value during the night."
"He received a minus score on the test for incorrect answers."