C1 verb Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
subtraction
Verb
subtractly
Advérbio
subtractively
Adjetivo
subtractive
Relacionado
subtrahend
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
subtraction
Verb
subtractly
Advérbio
subtractively
Adjetivo
subtractive
Relacionado
subtrahend

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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 rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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