SUBTRACTIVE

subtractive

(adjective) constituting or involving subtraction; “a subtractive correction”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

subtractive (comparative more subtractive, superlative most subtractive)

Of or pertaining to subtraction.

Of a colour: from which some wavelengths have been removed.

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*trac"tive, a.

1. Tending, or having power, to subtract.

2. (Math.)

Definition: Having the negative sign, or sign minus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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