subtract
The origin and history of subtract.
Etymology
From Latin subtractus, past participle of subtrahere, from sub- ("from beneath") plus trahere ("to draw, pull").
The origin and history of subtract.
From Latin subtractus, past participle of subtrahere, from sub- ("from beneath") plus trahere ("to draw, pull").
by FreeDict.com
Learn new English words for daily use — each one with meaning, pronunciation and an example. Free, no signup.
Start learning