The definition of subtractive is involving subtraction, or capable of being subtracted. An example of something subtractive is taking 2 from 6.

What is the meaning of subtractive?

1 : tending to subtract. 2 : constituting or involving subtraction.

What is example of subtractive?

Lathe-turning, milling, drilling, sawing, thread-cutting and gear-cutting are some examples of subtractive processes involving metal-cutting that are traditionally carried out in specialized machines.