"subtract" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Make a subtraction (synset 200642914)
"subtract this amount from my paycheck"

referred to in: arithmetic - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations

is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation

subtypes: carry back - deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period

same as: deduct, take off
Take off or away (synset 200588144)
"this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French"

is a type of: bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down - cut down on; make a reduction in