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• Subtraction — Sub*trac tion, n. [L. subtractio a drawing back. See {Subtract}, and cf. {Substraction}.] 1. The act or operation of subtracting or taking away a part. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) The taking of a lesser number or quantity from a greater of the same …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• subtraction — [səb trak′shən] n. [ML subtractio < LL(Ec), a drawing back] a subtracting or being subtracted; esp., the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities …   English World dictionary

• Subtraction — 5 − 2 = 3 (verbally, five minus two equals three ) …   Wikipedia

• Subtraction without borrowing — A commonly known subtraction method is the borrowing method [Only a brief, informal discussion is included here until a formal entry of dynamic subtraction is provided.] . To perform a b using this method, b , the subtrahend, is written below a …   Wikipedia

• NUMBERS, TYPICAL AND IMPORTANT — Biblical numbers are primarily based on the decimal system, which is of Hamito Egyptian origin. The sexagesimal system, however, which ultimately derives from Sumerian usage, also plays an important role in Scripture, and since 60 is divisible by …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• subtraction — Compound Com pound, a. [OE. compouned, p. p. of compounen. See {Compound}, v. t.] Composed of two or more elements, ingredients, parts; produced by the union of several ingredients, parts, or things; composite; as, a compound word. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• subtraction — noun 1. the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole) he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks • Syn: ↑deduction • Ant: ↑addition • Derivationally related forms: ↑deduct ( …   Useful english dictionary

• subtraction — /seuhb trak sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of subtracting. 2. Math. the operation or process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities, denoted by a minus sign ( ). [1350 1400; ME < LL subtraction (s. of subtractio) a… …   Universalium

• subtraction — sub|trac|tion [ səb trækʃən ] noun uncount the process of subtracting one number or amount from another. The process of adding numbers or amounts together is addition …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• subtraction — UK [səbˈtrækʃ(ə)n] / US [səbˈtrækʃən] noun [uncountable] maths the process of subtracting one number or amount from another. The process of adding numbers or amounts together is addition …   English dictionary

• subtraction — sub•trac•tion [[t]səbˈtræk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) an act or instance of subtracting 2) math. the operation or process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities, denoted by a minus sign (−) • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < LL subtractiō a …   From formal English to slang