How To Spell minus?
How to Pronounce minus?
Correct pronunciation for the word "minus" is [mˈa͡ɪnəs], [mˈaɪnəs], [m_ˈaɪ_n_ə_s].
What are the misspellings for minus?
"Minus" in context
Minus is often referred to as subtraction, which is a mathematical operation that involves taking the difference between two numbers or quantities. It is one of the four fundamental operations in mathematics, along with addition, multiplication, and division. When subtracting a number from another number, the result is always smaller than the original number. Minus can also be used to denote a negative number, such as when someone has a minus 5 balance in their bank account. A minus sign is also used to designate a decreasing temperature or an area that's below sea level. Negative numbers are used in many areas such as science, finances, and physics.
What are similar-sounding words for minus?
Usage over time for minus:
This graph shows how "minus" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Minus:
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adj.
• inadequate • imperfect • minus • absent • diminished • lost • less in rank, importance • lacking • inferior • bereft • insufficient -
n.
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- devoid .
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- eighties ,
- celsius ,
- centigrade ,
- bimetallic strip ,
- degree ,
- absolute zero ,
- fahrenheit ,
- boiling point .
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prep.
• except
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