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SUBTRACTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Constituting or involving subtraction

Example:

a subtractive correction

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ablative (tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature)

reductive (characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment)

Antonym:

additive (characterized or produced by addition)

Derivation:

subtract (make a subtraction)

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