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/
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
The teacher demonstrates subtraction by taking three apples away from a pile of ten.
Subtraction homework loses to phone attraction and distraction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
sub- (away/under) + tract (draw/pull, from Latin trahere) + -ion (noun suffix) = subtraction
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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