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minus preposition

  /maj.nŭs/ , /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ , /ˈmɑɪ.nəs/
  • (mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]
moins

minus adjective

  /maj.nŭs/ , /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ , /ˈmɑɪ.nəs/
  • (postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating). [from 19th c.]
moins
  • Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction. [from 18th c.]
strictement négatif, strictement négative
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