μείον — meaning in English

English meaning

• below preposition At a lower position than; underneath.
• con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
• minus prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.

Senses

μείον is used for these senses in English:

• con A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
• minus (mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]

below — full definition

1. preposition At a lower position than; underneath.
2. preposition Lower than in amount, rank, or level.
3. adverb In or to a lower place, floor, or level.
4. adverb Further down in the same piece of writing.

con — full definition

1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
5. noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.

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