English Explanatory Dictionary

subtraction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of subtracting a number from another.
  2. A calculation involving subtracting.
  3. The removal of something.

Pronunciation

/səbˈtɹækʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subtraction.wav

Word forms

subtraction subtractions substraction

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin subtractio, subtractionis. Can be decomposed to subtract + -ion.

Related words

subtract subtractive addition + = minus sign − = × = × = ÷ = remainder left over if divisor does not divide dividend

Derived words

missubtraction nonsubtraction
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