subtrahend
pronunciation
How to pronounce subtrahend in British English: UK ['sʌbtrəhend]
How to pronounce subtrahend in American English: US ['sʌbtrəˌhend]
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- Noun:
- the number to be subtracted from the minuend
Word Origin
- subtrahend (n.)
- 1670s, from Latin subtrahendus (numerus) "(number) to be subtracted," from gerundive of subtrahere "take away, draw off" (see subtraction).
Example
- 1. The minuend equals the difference plus the subtrahend .