Synonyms of subtraction

subtraction

noun

səb-ˈtrak-shən 

as in deduction

the act or an instance of taking away from a total

the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deduction
• reduction
• decline
• drop
• discount
• diminution
• decrement
• shrinkage
• loss
• rebate
• abatement
• diminishment
• detraction
• curtailment
• giveback
• kickback
• cutback
• cut
• fall

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• addition
• increase
• accession
• increment
• gain
• enlargement
• rise
• accumulation
• boost
• raise
• appendix
• supplement
• supplementation
• augmentation
• accrual
• accretion
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subtraction

With the last-minute subtractions from the card, UFC 313 was left with just 10 fights. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

And his looming cut should be considered a bit of addition by subtraction. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025

The math of good floods: subtraction Another way that good floods can reduce the risk of bad floods is quite simple: intentional flooding in one place subtracts from the volume of floodwaters that can threaten other places. —Jeff Opperman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

The art of subtraction is about isolating that piece to identify what truly brings you satisfaction. —Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025