Subtractive (Adjective)
Meaning
Constituting or involving subtraction; "a subtractive correction".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist used a subtractive technique to create the sculpture, gradually removing material to reveal the final form.
- The subtractive process of erosion wore away the rock face over millions of years.
- The mathematician applied a subtractive formula to simplify the complex equation.
- The subtractive effect of the new tax law resulted in a significant decrease in the company's profits.
- The subtractive method of sculpting allowed the artist to create intricate details and textures.