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Subtract

Subtract Meaning & Definition
Subtract Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Subtract?

[v] make a subtraction

Synonyms | Synonyms for Subtract: deduct | take off

Related Terms | Find terms related to Subtract:

See Also | calculate | cipher | compute | cypher | figure | reckon | work out

Subtract In Webster's Dictionary

\Sub*tract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subtracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subtracting}.] [L. subtractus, p. p. of subtrahere to draw from beneath, withdraw, remove; sub under + trahere to draw. See {Trace}, v. t., and cf. {Substract}.] To withdraw, or take away, as a part from the whole; to deduct; as, subtract 5 from 9, and the remainder is 4.

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