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Subtractive Definition & Meaning

subtractive
adjective
  1. constituting or involving subtraction; "a subtractive correction"

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What does subtractive mean?
constituting or involving subtraction; "a subtractive correction"
What part of speech is subtractive?
Subtractive is an adjective.

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