Simple Definition of minus sign

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minus sign

noun

plural minus signs
mathematics : the symbol − used to show that a number is being subtracted from another number or that a quantity is less than zero

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“Minus sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/minus%20sign. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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