How Do You Spell SUBTRAHEND?

Pronunciation: [sʌbtɹˈahɛnd] (IPA)

The word "subtrahend" is spelled with an 'e' after the 'a' because of its Latin origin. The 'a' in Latin is pronounced as a short 'a' sound like in 'cat'. However, when followed by a consonant, the 'a' sound becomes longer and is written with an 'ae' combination, known as a diphthong. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "subtrahend" is spelled as /səbˈtræhɛnd/, indicating the two syllables and the long 'a' sound written as 'ah'.

SUBTRAHEND Meaning and Definition

1. A subtrahend is a mathematical term that refers to one of the numbers involved in a subtraction operation. In simple terms, it is the number that is being subtracted from another number.

   In a subtraction equation, there are three parts: the minuend, the subtrahend, and the difference. The minuend is the number from which another number is subtracted, the subtrahend is the number being subtracted, and the difference is the result of the subtraction operation. For example, in the equation 10 - 5 = 5, the minuend is 10, the subtrahend is 5, and the difference is 5.

   The subtrahend is an essential component in the process of subtraction as it determines the amount being taken away or removed from the minuend. It represents the quantity to be subtracted and plays a crucial role in the calculation of the difference.

   Subtrahend is a term commonly used in mathematics, particularly in arithmetic and algebra. It is important to understand the significance of the subtrahend when performing subtraction operations in order to obtain accurate results. By identifying and properly manipulating the subtrahend, one can easily determine the difference between two numbers.

2. The sum or number to be subtracted, or taken from another.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUBTRAHEND

• aubtrahend
• zubtrahend
• xubtrahend
• dubtrahend
• eubtrahend
• wubtrahend
• sybtrahend
• subtrahed

Etymology of SUBTRAHEND

The word "subtrahend" is derived from Latin. It comes from the Latin word "subtrahendus", which is the gerundive form of the verb "subtrahere".

In Latin, "subtrahere" means "to take away" or "to subtract". The word "subtrahendus" literally means "that which must be subtracted". Over time, this Latin term was imported into English and contracted to become "subtrahend", referring specifically to the number being subtracted in a subtraction operation.

Similar spelling words for SUBTRAHEND

• subtracted,
• subtracter,
• subterraneous,
• subterranean,
• subtractive,
• subtraction,
• subtract.

Plural form of SUBTRAHEND is SUBTRAHENDS