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Vinony

subtraction

noun

  1. process of subtracting a number from another (minuend−subtrahend=difference); mathematical operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection
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Pronunciation: /səbˈtɹækʃən/

noun

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

  1. The process of subtracting a number from another.
  2. A calculation involving subtracting.

    “The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.”

  3. The removal of something.

    “The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession.”