What does subtractive mean?
Subtractive means Of or pertaining to subtraction..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of or pertaining to subtraction..
Use subtractive when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Subtractive means Of or pertaining to subtraction..
Common synonyms include ablative, reductive.
Possible antonyms include additive.
Use subtractive where its definition matches the intended context.
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