Definition of SUBTRACTION

subtraction

Meanings

  • an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
    • "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"
  • the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
    • "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"

Synonyms

deduction, minus

Scrabble Score: 15

subtraction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
subtraction is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
subtraction is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

subtraction is a valid Words With Friends word