plus
UK[plʌs]US[plʌs]
prep
added to
conj
and also
adj
(used after a number) at least; (of a grade) slightly higher than; (after a letter grade) slightly better than; (of a number) greater than zero; (of an electrical or electronic device) having a positive charge; advantageous
n
an advantage; a plus sign (+)
Etymology
The word 'plus' entered English in the late 14th century directly from Latin, where 'plus' meant "more, in greater quantity, more than." It is the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective 'pluris,' from the Proto-Indo-European root pele- meaning "to fill," which also gives us words like 'plural' and 'plenty.' Its mathematical sense as a symbol for addition was first recorded in English in the 15th century. The logical journey is from the concrete concept of "more" or "greater quantity" to the abstract operator signifying addition and, by extension, to any positive or advantageous factor.
Analysis
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Examples
Two plus two equals four.
The job offers a good salary, plus excellent benefits.
Experience in teaching is a definite plus for this position.