Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subtractive
Adjective
/səbˈtr aktiv/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a process of removal or reduction, often used in reference to art, color, or mathematics.
Examples
- The subtractive method in painting involves applying layers of paint over a canvas, removing some to create depth.
- In subtractive synthesis, sound is created by filtering out certain frequencies from a rich harmonic spectrum.
- Subtractive coloring is utilized in various mediums, including printing, where inks are mixed to create different hues.
Meaning
Subtractive refers to removing or taking away from something, particularly in contexts where something is decreased or diminished.
Synonyms
- removal
- diminishing
- decreasing
- reductive
