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View synonyms for subtraction

subtraction

[ suhb-trak-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of subtracting.
  2. Mathematics. the operation or process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities, denoted by a minus sign (−).


subtraction

/ səbˈtrækʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of subtracting
  2. a mathematical operation in which the difference between two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol (–)


subtraction

/ səb-trăkshən /

  1. The operation of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities.


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Other Words From

  • nonsub·traction noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of subtraction1

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin subtractiōn- (stem of subtractiō ) a withdrawing, equivalent to subtract ( us ) ( subtract ) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

The theory of addition through subtraction doesn't work in mathematics or politics.

In its report, the Commerce Department breaks down sectors by their contribution to—and subtraction from—the GDP figure.

The answer in subtraction is called the remainder, or difference.

Four things to know about subtraction:  This is e Chapter of subtraccio, in the quych ou most know foure nessessary thynges.

The subtraction of a powerful stimulus will suffice to account for this event.

Thus, with the addition of Broglie and Maison, and the subtraction of Rigny, practically every one remains at his post.

This time we do not subtract A³ and CqA, because this subtraction is already affected by the preceding work.

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