"missubtraction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: missubtractions [plural]
Etymology: From mis- + subtraction or missubtract + -ion. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mis|subtraction}} mis- + subtraction, {{suffix|en|missubtract|ion}} missubtract + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun}} missubtraction (plural missubtractions)
  1. An instance of missubtracting; incorrect subtraction.

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