subtraction meaning and definition

SUBTRACTION noun

Definition of subtraction (noun)

1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
   • "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
   • synonyms: minus
2. the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
   • "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
   • synonyms: deduction
   • antonym: addition