Minus vs. Hyphen — What's the Difference?

(Mathematics) Reduced by the subtraction of; less

The hyphen ‐ is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation.

(Informal) Without

A punctuation mark ( - ) used between the parts of a compound word or name or between the syllables of a word, especially when divided at the end of a line of text.

(Mathematics) Negative or on the negative part of a scale

To hyphenate.

Ranking on the lower end of a designated scale

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

The minus sign (-).

(figuratively) Something that links two more consequential things.

A negative quantity.

An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.

A deficiency or defect.

Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.

(mathematics) Made less or reduced by followed by an expression of number or quantity.

To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.

(informal) Without; deprived of.

Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-".

(mathematics) The minus sign (−).

A mark or short dash, thus [-], placed at the end of a line which terminates with a syllable of a word, the remainder of which is carried to the next line; or between the parts of many a compound word; as in fine-leaved, clear-headed. It is also sometimes used to separate the syllables of words.

(mathematics) A negative quantity.

To connect with, or separate by, a hyphen, as two words or the parts of a word.

A downside or disadvantage.

A punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

Divide or connect with a hyphen;

That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

Worse off than before; out of pocket.

(postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating).

To subtract.

Less; requiring to be subtracted; negative; as, a minus quantity.

A factor counted as a disadvantage; a loss or potential loss in a situation or plan; as, he added up all the pluses and minuses and decided not to do it; as, the lack of money is a big minus in an election campaign.

An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated;

On the negative side or lower end of a scale;

Involving disadvantage or harm;