SpellRight › Spelling
Uncommonsubtraction
The correct spelling is subtraction.
How to pronounce subtraction
noun
IPA: /səbˈtɹækʃən/
Say it like: Sub-tra-csh-on
The correct spelling is subtraction. The process of subtracting a number from another. For example: "The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow."
Usage Examples
“The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.”
“The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The process of subtracting a number from another.
- 2.A calculation involving subtracting.
- 3.The removal of something.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.