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minuend

American  
[min-yoo-end] / ˈmɪn yuˌɛnd /

noun

Arithmetic.

  1. a number from which another is subtracted.

minuend British  
/ ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd /

noun

  1. the number from which another number, the subtrahend, is to be subtracted Compare subtrahend

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minuend Scientific  
/ mĭn′yo̅o̅-ĕnd′ /

  1. A number from which another is subtracted. For example, in the numerical expression 100 − 23 = 77, the minuend is 100.

Etymology

Origin of minuend

1700–10; < Latin minuendus ( numerus ) (number) to be diminished or made smaller, (gerundive of minuere ), equivalent to minu- ( see minus) + -endus gerundive suffix

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The subtrahend is placed under the minuend to be drawn from it.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

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