Word Type

Noun

The word "subtraction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

addition addition

Derived Terms

missubtraction

Derived From

subtract

Distinct From

addition

Context

arithmetic

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

arithmetic operation decrease diminution reduction step-down

Type Of (IsA)

arithmetic operation decrease

Related Terms

+ = addition minus sign remainder left over if divisor does not divide dividend subtract subtractive × = × = ÷ = − =

Related Terms

act activity addition calculation dash division function line math math act math activity math function math operation math term mathematics minus minus sign multiplication negative negative addition number operation process removal removing rest sub subtract sums take take away taking taking away term

Synonym Network

deduction

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