SUBTRACTED Meaning and
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Subtracted is the past tense form of the verb "subtract." It refers to the action of deducting, taking away, or removing a specific quantity or value from another. When subtracting, one reduces or decreases an amount from a given total or sum.
In mathematics, subtracting involves performing the operation of subtraction. It is a fundamental arithmetic operation used to find the difference between two numbers or quantities. To subtract, the minuend (the number from which the deduction is made) is diminished by the subtrahend (the number being subtracted). The result is known as the difference.
Subtraction is commonly denoted by the minus (-) sign or the operation symbol "–". The process entails counting backwards, or mentally reducing numbers until the desired answer is obtained. Subtraction is useful in various mathematical concepts such as solving equations, finding unknown values, measuring distances, and determining changes or variations in quantities.
Additionally, subtraction is a key skill in daily life, involving activities like calculating finances, determining change during transactions, or measuring distances between two locations. It provides individuals with the ability to compare and analyze values, making it an essential arithmetic operation in problem-solving and critical thinking.
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Etymology of SUBTRACTED
The word "subtracted" is derived from the Latin word "subtrahere", which is a combination of "sub" meaning "under" or "take away" and "trahere" meaning "pull" or "draw". In English, "subtracted" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "subtract", which means to take away or deduct numbers or quantities.
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Conjugate verb Subtracted
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