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Subtrahend Definition & Meaning

subtrahend
noun
  1. the number to be subtracted from the minuend

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Frequently asked questions

What does subtrahend mean?
the number to be subtracted from the minuend
What part of speech is subtrahend?
Subtrahend is a noun.

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