Subtract

Pronunciation

Origin

From Latin subtractus, perfect passive participle of subtrahō ("I draw from beneath; withdraw, remove"); from sub ("under") + trahō ("I draw, pull, drag").

Full definition of subtract

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or numberIf you subtract the $100 for gas and bridge toll, it was a fairly inexpensive trip.

Derived terms

• subtraction