C1 verb Formel

subtractly

/səbˈtrækt.li/

To systematically remove or reduce elements from a whole in a procedural or rule-governed manner. This specialized verb form emphasizes the methodological process of deduction or elimination within a specific technical or logical framework.

Exemples

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1

To simplify her life, she began to subtractly declutter her home, removing one category of items each weekend.

To simplify her life, she began to subtractly declutter her home, removing one category of items each weekend.

2

The committee was instructed to subtractly refine the budget until all non-essential expenditures were eliminated.

The committee was instructed to subtractly refine the budget until all non-essential expenditures were eliminated.

3

If you want the code to run faster, you'll need to subtractly trim the unnecessary loops.

If you want the code to run faster, you'll need to subtractly trim the unnecessary loops.

Famille de mots

Nom
subtraction
Verb
subtractly
Adverbe
subtractively
Adjectif
subtractive
Apparenté
subtrahend
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'subtract' plus 'orderly'. You are removing things in a very orderly, methodical way.

Quiz rapide

The lead designer decided to _______ the features of the app until only the core functionality remained.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

To simplify her life, she began to subtractly declutter her home, removing one category of items each weekend.

everyday

To simplify her life, she began to subtractly declutter her home, removing one category of items each weekend.

2

The committee was instructed to subtractly refine the budget until all non-essential expenditures were eliminated.

formal

The committee was instructed to subtractly refine the budget until all non-essential expenditures were eliminated.

3

If you want the code to run faster, you'll need to subtractly trim the unnecessary loops.

informal

If you want the code to run faster, you'll need to subtractly trim the unnecessary loops.

4

In the experiment, researchers subtractly isolated the compound to observe its reaction in a pure state.

academic

In the experiment, researchers subtractly isolated the compound to observe its reaction in a pure state.

5

We must subtractly analyze our operational costs to identify where we can improve our margins most effectively.

business

We must subtractly analyze our operational costs to identify where we can improve our margins most effectively.

Famille de mots

Nom
subtraction
Verb
subtractly
Adverbe
subtractively
Adjectif
subtractive
Apparenté
subtrahend

Collocations courantes

subtractly remove to remove in a systematic way
subtractly refine to improve through systematic reduction
subtractly evaluate to evaluate by stripping away variables
subtractly adjust to adjust downward following a rule
subtractly isolate to isolate by removing surrounding elements

Phrases Courantes

subtractly speaking

considering only the removal of elements

to act subtractly

to perform an action by taking things away

subtractly focused

having a focus on reduction or elimination

Souvent confondu avec

subtractly vs subtract

Subtract is the standard verb for general reduction; subtractly implies a specific, systematic methodology of removal.

subtractly vs subtractively

Subtractively is an adverb describing the manner of an action, whereas subtractly is used here as a specific procedural verb.

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Notes d'usage

The verb 'subtractly' is rare and typically appears in specialized testing contexts or technical documentation to describe a methodical, step-by-step reduction. It should be used when the focus is on the system of removal rather than just the final result.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse this verb with the adverb form 'subtractively' or mistakenly use the standard verb 'subtract' when a more procedural connotation is required.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'subtract' plus 'orderly'. You are removing things in a very orderly, methodical way.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'subtractus' (drawn away), with a suffix suggesting a repetitive or systematic action.

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb: requires a direct object. Follows regular conjugation (subtractly, subtractlied, subtractlies). Often used in the infinitive form to describe an objective or goal.

Quiz rapide

The lead designer decided to _______ the features of the app until only the core functionality remained.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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