noun
subtraction
Subtraction (noun) means the process of subtracting a number from another.
noun
1
The process of subtracting a number from another.
2
A calculation involving subtracting.
3
The removal of something.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin subtractio, subtractionis. Can be decomposed to subtract + -ion.
Rhymes for subtraction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of subtraction?
"subtraction" (noun) means the process of subtracting a number from another.
What are the different meanings of subtraction?
"subtraction" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of subtracting a number from another; 2. A calculation involving subtracting; 3. The removal of something.