minuend

minuend Definition

minu·end (min′yo̵̅o̅ end′)

noun

Arith. the number or quantity from which another (the subtrahend) is to be subtracted

Etymology: L minuendum, to be diminished, neut. ger. of minuere: see minute

minuend Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

subtrahend: If subtrahend minuend ' borrow ' from previous column, add r to minuend then subtract.

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