subtractive
adjective
Definitions of subtractive adjective
- mathematicsspecialized
Relating to the process of taking one number or quantity away from another.
The principle of subtractive equations states that if the same value is deducted from each side of an equation, the equality of the equation is maintained.
When solving an equation, you might employ a subtractive approach to isolate the variable.
Subtractive operations enable us to determine the difference between two quantities.
- formal
Involving the removal or taking away of something.
Sculptors create art through a subtractive process by removing excess material from a larger block.
In digital photography, a subtractive color process might be used to adjust color balance.
Designers often simplify interfaces through a subtractive method of eliminating unnecessary elements.
Decreasing in quantity or effect as a result of being combined or over time.
The interference of two waves can be either additive or subtractive, depending on their phase.
In certain accounting methods, the value of an asset undergoes a subtractive process over time, decreasing in value.
Certain medications can have a subtractive effect when mixed, reducing the efficacy of each drug.