subtraction in English dictionary

  • subtraction

    Meanings and definitions of "subtraction"

    • (arithmetic) ( uncountable ) The process of subtracting a number from another.
    • (arithmetic) ( countable ) A calculation involving subtracting.
    • The removal of something.
    • noun
      (arithmetic, uncountable)
      The process of subtracting a number from another.
    • noun
      (arithmetic, countable)
      A calculation involving subtracting.
    • noun
      The removal of something.
    • process
    • calculation
    • An elementary arithmetic operation that is the opposite of addition.
    • deduction (e.g. tax)
    • noun
      an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
    • noun
      the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"

    Synonyms of "subtraction" in English dictionary

    minus, arithmetic operation, reduction are the top synonyms of "subtraction" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "subtraction" in English dictionary

    addition is the antonym of "subtraction" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of subtraction

    • subtraction ( countable and uncountable;  plural  subtractions)
    • subtraction (countable and uncountable, plural subtractions)
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