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subtraction

UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/

Translations

subtractionnoun
subtractions
pl
soustractionMathématiques ; par extension, action d’ôter ou de retrancher.
In mathematics class, we learned that subtraction is the opposite of addition.
En cours de mathématiques, nous avons appris que la soustraction est l’opposé de l’addition.
Additional translations
déductionSens plus concret d’un montant retranché, surtout en contexte comptable ou financier.
Synonyms
removal
lessening
decrease
taking away
deduction
subtractionadjective
UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in mathematical contexts.
soustractifDidactique ; employé surtout en mathématiques.
The students completed several subtraction worksheets.
Les élèves ont complété plusieurs fiches soustractives.

Definitions

subtractionnoun
The process or operation of deducting one number or quantity from another.
In mathematics class, we learned that subtraction is the opposite of addition.
The act of taking something away or the state of being taken away.
The subtraction of the old furniture made the room look much more spacious.
An amount that has been subtracted; a deduction.
After all subtractions, the final balance was much lower than expected.
subtractionadjective
Pertaining to or involving the mathematical operation of subtraction.
The students completed several subtraction worksheets.
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