Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsome
verb
/səbˈsjuːm/
Definition
To include or absorb something into a larger category or group.
Examples
- The concept of happiness can be subsumed under the broader category of emotions.
- In her study, she aims to subsume various theories into a comprehensive framework.
- Many smaller companies were subsumed by larger corporations.
Meaning
When something is subsumed, it is placed within a broader context or classification, often losing its individuality in the process.
Synonyms
- include
- incorporate
- encompass
- absorb
