subtraction (n)
deduction (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
examples he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks
Outgoing links
Hypernym decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Derivationally related form deduction → deduct
Derivationally related form subtraction → subtract
Antonym subtraction → addition
Hyponym bite; withholding
Incoming links
Hyponym decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Hypernym bite; withholding
Antonym addition → subtraction
Derivationally related form deduct → deduction
Derivationally related form subtract → subtraction

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