minus sign


nounArithmetic.
  1. the symbol (−) denoting subtraction or a negative quantity.

Origin of minus sign

1
First recorded in 1660–70

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British Dictionary definitions for minus sign

minus sign

noun
  1. the symbol –, indicating subtraction or a negative quantity

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