subtractive en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English subtract Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English subtractive From subtract + -ive.
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to subtraction.
- Of a colour: from which some wavelengths have been removed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most subtractive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more subtractive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| substractive | alternative, nonstandard | lexicographic |
Deriveds
subtractiveness · nonsubtractive · subtractively
Relateds
Translations (2)
pl subtraktywny (Translations) · es substractivo (Translations)