minus minus /ˈmaɪnəs/

adjective

1. Involving disadvantage or harm  ( minus , negative )
   involving disadvantage or harm
    Minus (or negative) factors
   minus (or negative) factors
   
2. On the negative side or lower end of a scale  ( minus )
   on the negative side or lower end of a scale
    Minus 5 degrees
   minus 5 degrees
    A grade of B minus
   a grade of B minus
   

noun

1. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated  ( minus , subtraction )
   an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
    The subtraction of three from four leaves one
   the subtraction of three from four leaves one
    Four minus three equals one
   four minus three equals one
   
   

preposition

1. () Not having or including a particular component.  ( less , minus , without )
   Not having or including a particular component.