subtrahend

noun
/ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

Meaning

a number that is to be subtracted from another number

Example Sentences

In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.

Synonyms

deduction, deduction number

Antonyms

minuend

Collocations

identify the subtrahend, subtract the subtrahend

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