Kivonó

Kivonó is a Hungarian term that translates to "subtractor" or "one that subtracts" in English. It is most commonly used in mathematics and computing to refer to the number that is being subtracted from another number. In a subtraction problem, such as 10 - 3 = 7, the number 3 is the kivonó. The number from which the kivonó is subtracted is called the minuend, and the result is called the difference.

The concept of a kivonó is fundamental to arithmetic operations. It is a key component in understanding equations and performing calculations. In programming, the subtraction operator, often represented by a hyphen "-", takes two operands. The right-hand operand in this operation is the kivonó. For instance, in the expression `x - y`, `y` would be considered the kivonó if we were to directly translate the mathematical concept.

Beyond simple arithmetic, the term might appear in more complex mathematical contexts, such as in set theory or abstract algebra, where subtraction is a defined operation. However, in everyday usage and introductory mathematics, it consistently refers to the quantity being removed from another. The understanding of the kivonó is crucial for mastering subtraction and its related mathematical principles.