SUBTRACT Meaning and
Definition
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The term "subtract" is a verb that refers to the mathematical operation of taking away, deducting, or removing a certain value or quantity from another. It involves reducing one number by another to determine the difference between the two values.
When subtracting, the action of removing or taking away is carried out to find the remainder or what is left over after the deduction. This operation is commonly symbolized by the "-" (minus) sign or the "–" (subtract) sign.
In mathematics, subtraction is regarded as the inverse operation of addition. It allows for finding the difference between two numbers, or for comparing the gap or change between certain quantities. The number from which the subtraction is performed is called the minuend, while the number being subtracted is known as the subtrahend. The result of the subtraction is called the difference.
The process of subtraction involves aligning the digits of the numbers being subtracted, starting from the rightmost side. One then subtracts each corresponding digit, "carrying over" if necessary, until each digit has been evaluated. The final result represents the numerical gap or distance between the two quantities.
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To withdraw or take a part from the rest; to deduct.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SUBTRACT
The word "subtract" has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin verb "subtrahere", which is a combination of two words: "sub", meaning "under", and "trahere", meaning "draw". The word "subtrahere" in Latin means "to draw from below" or "to take away". Over time, this Latin term evolved into "subtract" in English, retaining a similar meaning of taking away or deducting one quantity from another.
Idioms with the word SUBTRACT
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subtract sth from (sth else)
The idiom "subtract sth from (sth else)" means to deduct or remove one quantity or element from another quantity or element. It is a mathematical expression that can also be used metaphorically to indicate the removal or reduction of something from a larger whole or concept.
Similar spelling words for SUBTRACT
Conjugate verb Subtract
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