Plus: meaning, definitions and examples
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plus
[ plʌs ]
mathematics
The sign +, used to indicate addition or a positive quantity.
Synonyms
addition sign, positive sign
Examples of usage
- 2 + 2 = 4
- The answer is a plus, not a minus.
informal
A good or positive aspect of a situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plus side of the job is the flexible hours.
- One plus of living in the city is the easy access to amenities.
informal
Positive or advantageous.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This decision has a plus effect on our business.
- The plus points of the new system are efficiency and reliability.
Translations
Translations of the word "plus" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais
🇮🇳 अधिक
🇩🇪 plus
🇮🇩 lebih
🇺🇦 плюс
🇵🇱 plus
🇯🇵 プラス
🇫🇷 plus
🇪🇸 más
🇹🇷 artı
🇰🇷 플러스
🇸🇦 زائد
🇨🇿 plus
🇸🇰 plus
🇨🇳 加
🇸🇮 plus
🇮🇸 plús
🇰🇿 плюс
🇬🇪 პლუსი
🇦🇿 üstəgəl
🇲🇽 más
Word origin
The word 'plus' originated from Latin 'plūs', meaning 'more'. It has been used in mathematics since the 15th century to denote addition. In informal contexts, 'plus' has been used to refer to positive aspects or advantageous qualities since the early 20th century.