Subtraction (noun)

The mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers.

Origin:

From the prefix "sub-" meaning "below" and "traction" meaning "the act of drawing or pulling away".

Examples:

1. The subtraction of 8 from 12 is 4.
2. He is still learning subtraction in his mathematics class.
3. She is able to do subtraction in her head.
4. The subtraction of large numbers can be difficult.
5. The subtraction of negative numbers can be tricky.