minuend

American  

[min-yoo-end] / ˈmɪn yuˌɛnd /

noun

Arithmetic.

1. a number from which another is subtracted.

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minuend British  

/ ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd /

noun

1. the number from which another number, the subtrahend, is to be subtracted Compare subtrahend

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minuend Scientific  

/ mĭn′yo̅o̅-ĕnd′ /

1. A number from which another is subtracted. For example, in the numerical expression 100 − 23 = 77, the minuend is 100.

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Etymology

Origin of minuend

1700–10; < Latin minuendus ( numerus ) (number) to be diminished or made smaller, (gerundive of minuere ), equivalent to minu- ( minus ) + -endus gerundive suffix

Example Sentences

Because log ratios are obtained by subtraction, a previous multiplication of minuend and subtrahend by a correction factor will not be eliminated.

From Science Magazine

The subtrahend is placed under the minuend to be drawn from it.

From Project Gutenberg