subtrahend
nounUK /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/
US /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/
The subtrahend is the number you take away in a subtraction problem.
In 10 − 4 = 6, the subtrahend is 4.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In arithmetic, the quantity subtracted from the minuend to yield the difference.
The equation 15 − 7 = 8 has 7 as its subtrahend.
3. A term used in teaching basic math to label the second number in a subtraction sentence.
The teacher asked students to circle the subtrahend in each problem.
4. Any amount or factor that is removed or deducted from a total.
In the budget, the subtrahend was the cost of new equipment.