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subtractive
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  1. subtractive
  2. subtractive primary

sub·trac·tive

adjective \-ˈtrak-tiv\

Definition of SUBTRACTIVE

1
: tending to subtract
2
: constituting or involving subtraction
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First Known Use of SUBTRACTIVE

1690

Rhymes with SUBTRACTIVE

abstractive, attractive, contractive, detractive, distractive, extractive, impactive, inactive, proactive, protractive, reactive, refractive

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