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Definition of Subsumption
1. Noun. The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion).
Exact synonyms: Minor Premise, Minor Premiss
Group relationships: Syllogism
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Premise, Premiss
Terms within: Minor Term, Middle Term
Group relationships: Syllogism
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Premise, Premiss
Terms within: Minor Term, Middle Term
2. Noun. Incorporating something under a more general category.
Generic synonyms: Categorisation, Categorization, Classification, Sorting
Derivative terms: Subsume, Subsume
Derivative terms: Subsume, Subsume
Definition of Subsumption
1. n. The act of subsuming, or of including under another.
Definition of Subsumption
1. [n -S]