Example Sentences
"The subtraction of 4 from 10 leaves 6."
"She used subtraction to find out how many cookies were left."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of subtraction?
Study Tips
To remember subtraction, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.