1)

To decrease in amount or size. To remove from.

2)

A distinct type of decrease in count - where move(s) is/are taken out of a Base Move.

Inflected Form(s):

Deleting (adjective), Deletes (plural), Deleted (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Layman's definition for taking away from a base. As in mental or physical.

From a mental aspect, this could be accomplished with:

attention, attitude, concentration, focus, etc.

From a physical aspect, this could be accomplished with:

a)alignment, focus, power, settling, speed, body english, etc.

b)regulation

c)Latent Energy

2)

In the Formulation Equation the term means exactly the same as definition #1, just applied to a specific Base Move.

Example(s):

1)

Mentally:

Distractions can take away from one's ability to react quickly.

Physically:

Unbalancing can take away from one's ability to maintain stability.

2)

Using Delayed Sword as the base move: Omitting the Front Kick to the opponent's groin, after delivering the inward block, but before delivering the Outward Hand-sword, would demonstrate deleting a move.

Synonym(s):

remove

Opposite(s):

2)

Insert, Prefix, Suffix

Related Definition(s):

1)

Compensate

2)

Adjust, Alter, Compensate, Compound, Motion, Rearrange, Regulate

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Formulation Equation, Sequential Flow