Subtract
/səbˈtrækt/noun
To take away a number or amount from another.
Did you know?The term 'subtract' is derived from Latin roots meaning 'to take away', connecting it to themes of loss and removal in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
subtractus
“Taken away, removed.”
14th Century
Old French
soustraire
“To withdraw or take away.”
15th Century
Middle English
subtrahen
“To take from, to draw away.”
Modern English
English
subtract
“To take away an amount from a total, solidifying the concept of removal.”