minus — meaning in English

English meaning

• less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.

Senses

minus is used for these senses in English:

• less To a smaller extent or degree.
• less A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]

less — full definition

1. adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
2. prep Minus; with a certain amount taken away.

Related Latin words