Definition of SUBSUMPTION

subsumption

Plural: subsumptions

Noun

  • the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion)
  • incorporating something under a more general category
  • The act of subsuming.
  • Something subsumed.
  • The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term.

Synonyms

minor premise, minor premiss

Scrabble Score: 17

subsumption: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
subsumption: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
subsumption: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

subsumption: valid Words With Friends Word