SUBTRACTION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

subtraction

noun

səb-ˈtrak-shən

as in deduction

the act or an instance of taking away from a total the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

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Recent Examples of subtraction Another half say that discontinuing Graham's column would be addition by subtraction, as Graham's views are a narrow representation of Christianity and out of touch with Central Indiana's larger faith scene. —

Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024 In the case of former captain Stefon Diggs, the Bills anticipate addition by subtraction. —

Tim Graham, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 There were significant subtractions and additions at receiver but returnees Bryson Green and Will Pauling lead the way. —

Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 By the 1970s, those of North African origin made up a majority of French Jews, thanks to Jewish flight from the Maghreb and the subtraction of Ashkenazi Jews deported under the Vichy regime. —

Jonathan Laurence, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2015 See all Example Sentences for subtraction