minuend

[min-yoo-end]

noun

Arithmetic.

1. a number from which another is subtracted.

minuend

/ ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd /

noun

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

minuend

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of minuend¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of minuend¹

C18: from Latin minuendus ( numerus ) (the number) to be diminished

Example Sentences

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

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

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