subtrahendly
|sub-trah-end-ly|
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/səbˈtreɪhɛndli/
(subtrahend)
relating to subtraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subtrahend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'subtrahendus,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw or pull.'
Historical Evolution
'subtrahendus' transformed into the English word 'subtrahend,' and eventually became the modern English word 'subtrahendly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something to be subtracted,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner relating to a subtrahend.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner relating to or characteristic of a subtrahend.
The calculation was done subtrahendly to ensure accuracy.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 11:02