1. subtraction - noun
· an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
Synonym(s): minus
Hypernym(s): arithmetic_operation
2. subtraction - noun
· the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Synonym(s): deduction
Hypernym(s): decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Antonym(s): addition
Try Again
