subtrahend

[ suhb-truh-hend ]

noun

, Arithmetic.

1. a number that is subtracted from another.

subtrahend

/ ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd /

noun

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

subtrahend

/ sŭb′trə-hĕnd′ /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtrahend¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtrahend¹

C17: from Latin subtrahendus, from subtrahere to subtract

Example Sentences

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

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

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Which is the larger (largest) number, the minuend or the subtrahend?

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

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