subtraction — the process of taking one number or amount away from another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of taking one number or amount away from another
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈtrækʃən/
Korean meaning: 뺄셈, 감산
Korean pronunciation: 섭**트랙**션
Example Sentences
- My math teacher said subtraction is just addition's evil twin brother.
- The subtraction of caffeine from my diet resulted in three days of zombie-like behavior.
- Students need to master subtraction before moving on to multiplication.
subtraction
NOUN//səbˈtrækʃən//
the process of taking one number or amount away from another
A student demonstrates subtraction by removing blocks from the group
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subtrahere' meaning 'to draw away or remove', composed of 'sub-' (under/away) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull). The suffix '-tion' converts the verb into a noun.
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“My math teacher said subtraction is just addition's evil twin brother.”
“The subtraction of caffeine from my diet resulted in three days of zombie-like behavior.”
“Students need to master subtraction before moving on to multiplication.”
“The accountant performed careful subtraction to calculate the net profit.”
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