subtrahend

Noun

the number to be subtracted from the minuend
A number or quantity to be subtracted from another.

Examples

In the subtraction 10 − 4, 4 is the subtrahend.

Origin / Etymology

1670s, from Latin subtrahendus numerus (“number to be subtracted”), form of subtrahō (“I pull out from under, I subtract”) (English subtract).
By surface analysis, subtract + -end (“patient (recipient) of action”).

Synonyms

minor

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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