Subtractiert

Subtractiert is a form that appears in some German texts but is not standard. The correct infinitive is subtrahieren, and the standard past participle is subtrahiert. Therefore, subtractiert is generally regarded as a nonstandard variant or anglicism that results from English influence or misspelling.

In use, subtrahieren denotes the subtraction operation in mathematics and related fields. Common expressions include: 7 subtrahiert 4 ergibt 3, or more formally, Die Subtraktion von 4 von 7 ergibt 3. The verb is transitive, and the past participle subtrahiert is used for perfect tense constructions, for example: Ich habe 4 von 7 subtrahiert.

Etymology and related terms: Subtrahieren comes from the Latin subtrahere (to draw away, subtract) and is related to the noun Subtraktion. Key mathematical terms connected to subtraction include Minuend (the number from which another is subtracted), Subtrahend (the number that is subtracted), and Differenz (the result).

Orthography and style: In formal writing and standard German, use subtrahieren and subtrahiert. Subtractiert is typically considered a spelling variant that deviates from the accepted form. Some technical or informal contexts may show the anglicized form, but it is not recommended in authoritative texts.

Overall, subtractiert is largely avoided in favor of subtrahiert, reflecting the conventional German terminology for the subtraction operation.