verb
subsume
Subsume (verb) means to treat one idea or thing as belonging within a broader category.
verb
1
To treat one idea or thing as belonging within a broader category.
2
To treat an event as an example covered by a general rule.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin subsūmere, from sub- + sūmō (“to take”). Compare English consume.
Synonyms
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colligate
comprise
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Rhymes for subsume
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What is the meaning of subsume?
"subsume" (verb) means to treat one idea or thing as belonging within a broader category.
What is another word for subsume?
Other words for "subsume" include comprise, colligate.
What are the different meanings of subsume?
"subsume" has 2 main meanings: 1. To treat one idea or thing as belonging within a broader category; 2. To treat an event as an example covered by a general rule.
