subtraction

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /səbˈtrækʃən/
• SAMPA: /s@b"tr{kS@n/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular subtraction

Plural subtractions

1. Subtraction is the act or operation when you subtract something.
   • Antonym: addition

   My son is learning subtraction in grade 1 math class.

   e.g., 27 – 14 = 13

Related words

• subtract