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SUBTRACTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Subtraction.

Subtraction - as a noun

An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

Example: "The subtraction of three from four leaves one"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minus

The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)

Example: "He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminutionreductionstep-down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
addition

Example Sentences

"I had to do a lot of subtraction to solve that equation."
"The teacher asked us to perform subtraction on the given numbers."
"She struggled with subtraction because she hadn't mastered the basics."
"The subtraction of 10 from 20 is equal to 10."
"After the subtraction of taxes, his salary was significantly reduced."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subtraction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBTRACTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SUBTRACTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subtraction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBTRACTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SUBTRACTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subtraction is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBTRACTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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