"-ve" meaning in English

See -ve in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: −ve [canonical]
Etymology: Abbreviation, using the minus sign. Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=−ve}} −ve (adjective-forming suffix, not comparable)
  1. (mathematics) Abbreviation of negative. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: negative Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en--ve-en-adj-GwMJ7hb~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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