Subtotal

adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.
  2. 2
    the sum of part of a group of numbers wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To calculate a subtotal.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Less than total; partial. not-comparable

    "A subtotal thyroidectomy usually prevents the recurrence of hyperthyroidism because only enough of the gland is left to maintain normal function."

Synonyms

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plussumsummationtotal

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"A subtotal thyroidectomy usually prevents the recurrence of hyperthyroidism because only enough of the gland is left to maintain normal function."

Etymology

From sub- + total.

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