Subtracting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subtracting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of subtract.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of subtract.
More Meanings
- An act of subtraction.
Example Sentences
[…] she is confronted with the menacing reality of her incompetence. Which is not to say she can't do the addings and subtractings.
Word Forms
- subtractings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deduct, take off, deducting, excluding, exempting, relieving.
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