subtractingn.

Brit.

/səbˈtraktɪŋ/, U.S.

/səbˈtræktɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subtract v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < subtract v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare earlier subtraction n.

The action of subtract v. (in various senses); subtraction.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > quantity > decrease or reduction in quantity, amount, or degree > deduction > [noun]

defalking1475

deduction1496

defeasance1516

detraction1528

subtraction1534

subduction1555

abating1557

ademption1590

subtracting1611

defalcation1624

retractiona1636

abate1646

deducing1651

dockage1886

1611 A. Willet Hexapla: Rom. i. i. 77 The subtracting of grace, outward trouble, and remorse of conscience, may concurre in the first sinnes.

1692 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 2) i. 109 The same Swallow by the subtracting daily of her Eggs proceeded to lay nineteen successively.

1738 Med. Ess. & Observ. (ed. 2) IV. xxviii. 420 The mere subtracting of acrimonious Blood too seems to be no despicable Advantage.

1823 L. Peirce Conversat. Arithm. i. 13 This method of subtracting is extremely tedious and impracticable for large numbers.

1850 J. Greenwood Sailor's Sea-bk. 46 There is to be no adding or subtracting.

1911 E. H. Lewis Business Eng. 235 Rewrite the following sentences. In some cases the mere adding or subtracting of an apostrophe will be change enough.

1986 R. S. Siegler in M. Perlmutter Perspectives Intellect. Devel. i. 46 My colleagues and I have studied the adding of 4- and 5-year-olds, [and] the subtracting of 5- and 6-year-olds.

2006 P. Clairmont All Cracked Up ii. 8 I was doing fine in school until I had to multiply. Adding and subtracting were fairly friendly, but multiplying was hostile from the get-go.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

subtractingadj.

Brit.

/səbˈtraktɪŋ/, U.S.

/səbˈtræktɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subtract v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < subtract v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier subtracting n.

That subtracts (something) (in various senses of the verb).

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > electronic devices or components > [adjective] > relating to output device

subtracting1826

parametric1957

1826 F. R. Hassler Elements Arithm. iv. ii. 178 The numerator and the denominator would both have presented positive numbers, that is, the subtracting quantities, being fractions, would both be smaller than the unit.

1885 Medium & Daybreak 23 Oct. 676/1 These negative qualities result, by the attraction of the plenum, as a subtracting power.

1908 To-morrow May 19/2 A subtracting process is in operation that year by year causes the number of ‘sacred’ things to grow less and less.

1956 J. L. Stewart Circuit Theory & Design ix. 289 (caption) A two-tube subtracting circuit.

2010 R. Grabowski Using AutoCAD 2010 iv. 136 AutoCAD accounts for the subtracting effect of the chamfers or fillets on the area; that is, the area is made ‘larger’ to compensate.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	subtracting
释义	subtractingn. Brit. /səbˈtraktɪŋ/, U.S. /səbˈtræktɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subtract v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < subtract v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare earlier subtraction n. The action of subtract v. (in various senses); subtraction. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > decrease or reduction in quantity, amount, or degree > deduction > [noun] defalking1475 deduction1496 defeasance1516 detraction1528 subtraction1534 subduction1555 abating1557 ademption1590 subtracting1611 defalcation1624 retractiona1636 abate1646 deducing1651 dockage1886 1611 A. Willet Hexapla: Rom. i. i. 77 The subtracting of grace, outward trouble, and remorse of conscience, may concurre in the first sinnes. 1692 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 2) i. 109 The same Swallow by the subtracting daily of her Eggs proceeded to lay nineteen successively. 1738 Med. Ess. & Observ. (ed. 2) IV. xxviii. 420 The mere subtracting of acrimonious Blood too seems to be no despicable Advantage. 1823 L. Peirce Conversat. Arithm. i. 13 This method of subtracting is extremely tedious and impracticable for large numbers. 1850 J. Greenwood Sailor's Sea-bk. 46 There is to be no adding or subtracting. 1911 E. H. Lewis Business Eng. 235 Rewrite the following sentences. In some cases the mere adding or subtracting of an apostrophe will be change enough. 1986 R. S. Siegler in M. Perlmutter Perspectives Intellect. Devel. i. 46 My colleagues and I have studied the adding of 4- and 5-year-olds, [and] the subtracting of 5- and 6-year-olds. 2006 P. Clairmont All Cracked Up ii. 8 I was doing fine in school until I had to multiply. Adding and subtracting were fairly friendly, but multiplying was hostile from the get-go. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). subtractingadj. Brit. /səbˈtraktɪŋ/, U.S. /səbˈtræktɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subtract v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < subtract v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier subtracting n. That subtracts (something) (in various senses of the verb). ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > electronic devices or components > [adjective] > relating to output device subtracting1826 parametric1957 1826 F. R. Hassler Elements Arithm. iv. ii. 178 The numerator and the denominator would both have presented positive numbers, that is, the subtracting quantities, being fractions, would both be smaller than the unit. 1885 Medium & Daybreak 23 Oct. 676/1 These negative qualities result, by the attraction of the plenum, as a subtracting power. 1908 To-morrow May 19/2 A subtracting process is in operation that year by year causes the number of ‘sacred’ things to grow less and less. 1956 J. L. Stewart Circuit Theory & Design ix. 289 (caption) A two-tube subtracting circuit. 2010 R. Grabowski Using AutoCAD 2010 iv. 136 AutoCAD accounts for the subtracting effect of the chamfers or fillets on the area; that is, the area is made ‘larger’ to compensate. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1611adj.1826
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