What is "subtrahend"

Subtrahend \Sub"tra*hend`\, n. [L. subtrahendus that is to be subtracted, p.fut.pess. of subtrahere. See Subtract.] (Math.) The sum or number to be subtracted, or taken from another (the minuend) to find the difference.

1670s, from Latin subtrahendus (numerus) "(number) to be subtracted," from gerundive of subtrahere "take away, draw off" (see subtraction).

n. (context arithmetic English) A number or quantity to be subtracted from another.

n. the number to be subtracted from the minuend