Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
minuend
Noun
/ˈmɪn.ju.ɛnd/
Definition
The number from which another number is subtracted.
Examples
- In the equation 8 – 3 = 5, the number 8 is the minuend.
- When calculating the total price of items, the cost of the first item is often considered the minuend.
Meaning
In mathematics, the minuend is the initial value that is reduced by the subtrahend in an equation. It is an important concept in subtraction.
Synonyms
- Initial value
- Subtraction base
- Starting number
