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subtrahend

American  
[suhb-truh-hend] / ˈsʌb trəˌhɛnd /

noun

Arithmetic.

  1. a number that is subtracted from another.

subtrahend British  
/ ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd /

noun

  1. the number to be subtracted from another number (the minuend )

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subtrahend Scientific  
/ sŭb′trə-hĕnd′ /

  1. A number subtracted from another. For example, in the expression 4 − 3, 3 is the subtrahend.

Etymology

Origin of subtrahend

1665–75; < Latin subtrahendum, neuter gerund of subtrahere; subtract

Example Sentences

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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

In arithmetic operations it holds the addend, subtrahend, multiplicand, or divisor.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

The truth is, our charming Princess is always liable to a certain subtrahend.

From Project Gutenberg

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