Subtract

sub-trakt', v. To withdraw or take a part from the rest; to deduct. [L. subtrahere, -tractum, sub and trahere, to draw.] — Subtraet'er, n. — Subtrac'tion, n. Act or operation of subtracting or deducting. (Math.) The taking of a le er number or quantity from a greater of the same kind or denomination. — Subtrac'tive, -tiv, a. Tending or having power to subtract. (Math.) Preceded by the sign minus. — Sub'trahend', -tra-hend', n. {Math.) The sum or number to be subtracted or taken from another. [L. subtrahend us, p. fut. pa , of subtrahere.']