minuend

UK: /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ US: (min′yo̅o̅ end′)

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min•u•end  (min′yo̅o̅ end′), n. [Arith.]

1. a number from which another is subtracted. Cf. subtrahend. 

• Latin minuendus (numerus) (number) to be diminished or made smaller, (gerundive of minuere), equivalent. to minu- (see minus) + -endus gerundive suffix
• 1700–10

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minuend / ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ noun

1. the number from which another number, the subtrahend, is to be subtracted
   Compare subtrahend

Etymology: 18th Century: from Latin minuendus (numerus) (the number) to be diminished