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

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle