Definition of Subtract

1. Verb. Make a subtraction. "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"

Exact synonyms: Deduct, Take Off
Category relationships: Arithmetic
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Specialized synonyms: Carry Back
Derivative terms: Deduction, Subtraction, Subtraction, Subtractive
Antonyms: Add

2. Verb. Take off or away. "This prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French"

Definition of Subtract

1. v. t. To withdraw, or take away, as a part from the whole; to deduct; as, subtract 5 from 9, and the remainder is 4.

Definition of Subtract

1. to take away [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subtract

subtones
subtonic
subtonics
subtopia
subtopias
subtopic
subtopics
subtorrid
subtotal
subtotaled
subtotaling
subtotalled
subtotalling
subtotally
subtotals
subtract (current term)
subtracted
subtracter
subtracters
subtracting
subtraction
subtractions
subtractive
subtracts
subtrahend
subtrahends
subtreasuries
subtreasury
subtrend
subtrends

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