(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another. / (arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting. / The removal of something.

plural of subtraction

simple past tense and past participle of subtract

present participle of subtract

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of subtract

(transitive, arithmetic) To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

Of or pertaining to subtraction. / Of a colour: from which some wavelengths have been removed.

One who, or that which, subtracts

plural of subtracter

In a subtractive way.