Associations to the word «Subsumption»

Wiktionary

SUBSUMPTION, noun. The act of subsuming, or something subsumed
SUBSUMPTION, noun. (logic) The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term

Dictionary definition

SUBSUMPTION, noun. The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion).
SUBSUMPTION, noun. Incorporating something under a more general category.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis