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minus

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2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

minus

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minus is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, minus is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofminus

1noun
  • The minus sign (−).
  • A negative quantity.
  • A downside or disadvantage.
1verb
  • To subtract.
1adjective
  • Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

    Example: "a minus number"

  • That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

    Example: "minus seven degrees"

  • Worse off than before; out of pocket.
  • Ranking just below (a designated rating).

    Example: "He got a grade of B minus for his essay."

1preposition
  • Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

    Example: "seven minus two is five"

  • Without; deprived of.

    Synonyms: lacking, without

    Example: "I walked out minus my coat."

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