subsumption

noun

incorporating something under a more general category

the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion)

Roots

subsub- · Latin · under sumeresump- · Latin · to take tio-tion · Latin · act of

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The word subsumption breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: sub-, from Latin sub (“under”); sump, from Latin sumere (“to take”); and -tion, from Latin tio (“act of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.