subtractively
|sub-trac-tive-ly|
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/səbˈtræktɪvli/
(subtractive)
involving subtraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subtractively' originates from the Latin word 'subtractivus', where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw'.
Historical Evolution
'subtractivus' transformed into the French word 'soustractif', and eventually became the modern English word 'subtractive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away or take away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving subtraction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves subtraction or reduction.
The colors were mixed subtractively to achieve the desired shade.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 17:26