Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - minus
Minus
minus
prep., adj., & n. --prep. 1 with the subtraction of (7 minus 4 equals 3). Usage Symb.: -. 2 (of temperature) below zero (minus 2°). 3 colloq. lacking; deprived of (returned minus their dog). --adj. 1 Math. negative. 2 Electronics having a negative charge. --n. 1 = minus sign. 2 Math. a negative quantity. 3 a disadvantage. Phrases and idioms minus sign the symbol -, indicating subtraction or a negative value. Etymology: L, neut. of minor less
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I. preposition see: minor Date: 15th century diminished by ; less , deprived of ; without , II. noun Date: 1708 a negative quantity, a negative quality, III. adjective Date: 1776 algebraically negative , having a negative quality, relating to or being a particular one of the two mating types that are required for successful fertilization in sexual reproduction in some lower plants (as a fungus), falling low in a specified range ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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