SUBTRACT


Meaning of SUBTRACT in English

v.tr. (often foll. by from) deduct (a part, quantity, or number) from another. subtracter n. (cf. SUBTRACTOR). subtraction n. subtractive adj.

[ L subtrahere subtract- (as SUB-, trahere draw) ]

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