Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

What is the correct Antonym of ADDITION

Options:

Increase

Supplement

Deduction

Corollary

Correct Answer:

Deduction

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Deduction

Meaning of "Addition":

  • Addition refers to the act of adding or increasing something.

 

  • Increase: Incorrect because it is synonymous with "addition."
  • Supplement: Incorrect because it also means something added to enhance or complete.
  • Deduction: Correct because it means subtraction or reduction, which is the opposite of addition.
  • Corollary: Incorrect because it means a natural consequence or result, which is unrelated to "addition."