subtractively

[US]/[sʌbˈtræktɪvli]/
[UK]/[səbˈtræktɪvli]/

Translation

adv.In a way that involves subtracting; by subtraction.; In a manner that emphasizes the removal or reduction of something.

Phrases & Collocations

subtractively comparing

subtractively assessed

subtractively calculated

subtractively analyzed

subtractively defined

subtractively measured

subtractively adjusted

subtractively evaluating

subtractively determining

subtractively approaching

Example Sentences

the artist worked subtractively, carving away stone to reveal the sculpture.

we assessed the project’s value subtractively, considering what was lost during the delays.

the critic analyzed the film subtractively, focusing on its shortcomings and weaknesses.

the designer approached the problem subtractively, removing unnecessary elements for clarity.

the chef refined the recipe subtractively, gradually removing ingredients to achieve the perfect balance.

the editor revised the manuscript subtractively, cutting out redundancies and improving flow.

the historian examined the evidence subtractively, stripping away biases to find the core facts.

the composer arranged the piece subtractively, removing sections to create a more minimalist sound.

the sculptor thought subtractively, visualizing the material to be removed.

the writer revised the draft subtractively, deleting unnecessary phrases and sentences.

the engineer designed the system subtractively, eliminating components to reduce complexity.

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