subtraction | Definition of subtraction

Synonyms and Antonyms of subtraction

the act or an instance of taking away from a total

the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

Synonyms of subtraction

Words Related to subtraction

discount, giveback, kickback, rebate

abatement, decline, decrement, detraction, diminishment, diminution, drop, fall, loss, reduction, shrinkage

curtailment, cut, cutback

Near Antonyms of subtraction

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addendum, appendix, augmentation, supplement, supplementation

Antonyms of subtraction

accession, addition