Plus
/plʌs/noun
A word used to indicate addition, advantage, or something extra.
Did you know?English plus comes through French from Latin plus, the comparative of multus, meaning “more”; it’s the same ancient root family behind words tied to abundance and multiplication.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mel-
“To be strong, many, or numerous.”
Latin
Latin
plus
“More; in greater amount.”
Old French
Old French
plus
“More; in addition.”
Middle English
English
plus
“More; additionally; a sign of addition.”
Modern English
English
plus
“An addition, advantage, or positive factor.”