Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
ADDITION.
A) Multiplication
B) Subtraction
C) Enumeration
D) Division

Answer 1

Hint: Addition means action or process of adding something to something else or the process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amount. Example , the hotel has been extended with the addition of more rooms. We will find out the word which is opposite in meaning to the word ‘addition’.

Complete answer:
Let's discuss the given options in detail to find out the correct answer.
>Multiplication : It is the process or skill of multiplying or its mean to calculate the result of repeated addition of two numbers. It is not similar to the opposite of addition. Example: He is good at doing multiplication. Hence option A is incorrect.
>Subtraction : It means taking one number away from another number or its the process of finding how many are left when some are taken away. It also means decreasing something. It is similar to the opposite meaning of addition. Example: In the times of inflation, the company has to perform the process of subtraction of its employees. Hence option B is correct.
>Enumeration : It's meant to list one by one or to mention separately as if in counting. It is not the opposite meaning of addition. Hence option C is incorrect. Example: The authorities demanded a detailed enumeration of his expenses.
>Division : Its meaning splitting into equal parts of group or act of process of dividing.This option does not express the intended antonym. Hence option D is incorrect. Example: The teacher did a division of the task among the students.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:The other synonyms of addition are increasing, summing-up or summation. Example: Any new scientific theory is a summation of research and pre existing facts. Some antonyms of the word ‘addition’ are deduction, decrement, cut off. Example: There was a deduction in his salary due to his increased absence.