subtraction
Translation
subtraction, deduction
Examples
The student learned subtraction in first grade.
The student learnt subtraction in first grade.
The final price is after the subtraction of the discount.
The final price is after the subtraction of the discount.
Grammar Patterns
the subtraction of ((sth.)) from ((sth.)) the subtraction of one number from another
Similar Words
Synonyms: deduction, removal; Antonyms: addition
Etymology
From Latin 'sub-' (under) + 'trahere' (to pull). It means 'to pull from under'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sub' as 'under' or 'away' and 'tract' as 'pull'. You are 'pulling away' a number.