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subtotal Meaning & Definition

What Does Subtotal Mean?

As a noun, subtotal means The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed. As a verb, it means To calculate a subtotal. As an adjective, it means Less than total; partial.

Word Facts for Subtotal

Part of speechnoun, verb, adjective
Pluralsubtotals
Verb formssubtotals, and past participle

Subtotal Definition (Noun)

  1. The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.

Subtotal as a Verb

  1. To calculate a subtotal.

Subtotal as an Adjective

  1. Less than total; partial.

Synonyms of Subtotal

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Word Forms & Grammar

subtotal (plural subtotals)

subtotal (third-person singular simple present subtotals, present participle (US) subtotaling or (UK) subtotalling, simple past and past participle (US) subtotaled or (UK) subtotalled)

subtotal (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Subtotal

Origin of Subtotal

From sub- + total.

Questions People Ask About Subtotal

Is subtotal a noun or a verb?

Subtotal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.

What is the plural of subtotal?

The plural of subtotal is subtotals.

What is the past tense of subtotal?

The past tense of subtotal is and past participle.

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