Subsumption
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səbˈsʌmpʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subsumption is a noun meaning The act of subsuming.
Meaning
The act of subsuming.
More Meanings
- Something subsumed.
- (logic) The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term.
Example Sentences
Phone calls that are instantly obeyed, ringing sounds followed by apparently involuntary movements of the limbs, the subsumption of the hearer’s will in the caller’s design.
Word Forms
- subsumptions
Synonyms for subsumption
Depending on context, synonyms include subsuming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subsuming, subsumation, subjugation, submergence, subordination, subjection.
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