Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subtrahend
noun
/səbˈtræh.ɛnd/
Definition
A subtrahend is a number that is to be subtracted from another number in a mathematical operation.
Examples
- In the equation 7 – 3, the number 3 is the subtrahend.
- To find the difference, subtract the subtrahend from the minuend.
Meaning
In subtraction, the term ‘subtrahend’ refers to the value being taken away.
Synonyms
- Deductee
- Amount subtracted
