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negative vs minus

minus vs negative

negative and minus both are nouns.

negative and minus both are adjectives.

negative is a verb but minus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
negative Yes Yes Yes No
minus Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, negative and minus are synonyms defined as:
  • negative and minus: involving disadvantage or harm
negative (noun) minus (noun)
a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
a reply of denial
negative (adjective) minus (adjective)
expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial on the negative side or lower end of a scale
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features involving disadvantage or harm
not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
reckoned in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive
having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant
having a negative charge
designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
involving disadvantage or harm
less than zero
negative (verb) minus (verb)
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Difference between negative and minus

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