prep., adj., n., & conj.
prep. 1 Math. with the addition of (3 plus 4 equals 7). °Symbol: +. 2 (of temperature) above zero (plus 2ø C). 3 colloq. with; having gained; newly possessing (returned plus a new car).
adj. 1 (after a number) at least (fifteen plus). 2 (after a grade etc.) rather better than (beta plus). 3 Math. positive. 4 having a positive electrical charge. 5 (attrib.) additional, extra (plus business).
n. 1 = plus sign. 2 Math. an additional or positive quantity. 3 an advantage (experience is a definite plus).
conj. colloq. disp. also; and furthermore (they arrived late, plus they were hungry). plus sign the symbol +, indicating addition or a positive value.
[ L, = more ]