subtraction

UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/
subtractionnoun
subtractions
pl
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
déductionSens plus concret d’un montant retranché, surtout en contexte comptable ou financier.
Définitions
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
UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in mathematical contexts.
Traductions
soustractifDidactique ; employé surtout en mathématiques.
The students completed several subtraction worksheets.
Les élèves ont complété plusieurs fiches soustractives.
Définitions
Pertaining to or involving the mathematical operation of subtraction.
The students completed several subtraction worksheets.