Definition of Subtraction

1. Noun. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated. "Four minus three equals one"

Exact synonyms: Minus
Generic synonyms: Arithmetic Operation
Derivative terms: Subtract

2. Noun. The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole). "He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Exact synonyms: Deduction
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Bite, Withholding
Derivative terms: Deduct, Subtract
Antonyms: Addition

Definition of Subtraction

1. n. The act or operation of subtracting or taking away a part.

Definition of Subtraction

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subtraction

subtopic
subtopics
subtorrid
subtotal
subtotaled
subtotaling
subtotalled
subtotalling
subtotally
subtotals
subtract
subtracted
subtracter
subtracters
subtracting
subtraction (current term)
subtractions
subtractive
subtracts
subtrahend
subtrahends
subtreasuries
subtreasury
subtrend
subtrends
subtribe
subtribes
subtrist
subtropic
subtropical

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