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subtrahend
[ suhb-truh-hend ]
noun
Arithmetic.
- a number that is subtracted from another.
subtrahend
/ ˈʌٰəˌɛԻ /
noun
- the number to be subtracted from another number (the minuend )
subtrahend
/ ŭ′ٰə-ĕԻ′ /
- A number subtracted from another. For example, in the expression 4 − 3, 3 is the subtrahend.
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of subtrahend1
1665–75; < Latin subtrahendum, neuter gerund of subtrahere; subtract
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of subtrahend1
C17: from Latin subtrahendus, from subtrahere to subtract
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Because log ratios are obtained by subtraction, a previous multiplication of minuend and subtrahend by a correction factor will not be eliminated.
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In arithmetic operations it holds the addend, subtrahend, multiplicand, or divisor.
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The subtrahend is placed under the minuend to be drawn from it.
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The truth is, our charming Princess is always liable to a certain subtrahend.
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