minuend Definition
a quantity or number from which another is to be subtracted.
Using minuend: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minuend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the equation 10 - 4 = 6, 10 is the minuend.
Example
The teacher asked the students to identify the minuend and subtrahend in the subtraction problem.
minuend Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for minuend
Origins of minuend
from Latin 'minuendus', meaning 'to be diminished'
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Summary: minuend in Brief
'Minuend' [ˈmɪnjuːənd] is a noun that refers to a quantity or number from which another is to be subtracted. It is commonly used in mathematical equations and problems, such as 'In the equation 10 - 4 = 6, 10 is the minuend.'
