First Known Use: 1706
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minuend
noun min·u·end \ˈmin-yə-ˌwend\
Definition of MINUEND
: a number from which the subtrahend is to be subtracted
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Origin of MINUEND
Latin minuendum, neuter of minuendus, gerundive of minuere to lessen — more at minor
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minuend
noun min·u·end \ˈmin-yə-ˌwend\
Definition of MINUEND for Kids
: a number from which another number is to be subtracted
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