subsumption

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noun
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When one thing is part of a larger group or category.

The small company's subsumption into the larger corporation gave it access to more resources.

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In logic, using a general rule to understand a specific case.

The concept of subsumption helps us understand how a general rule can apply to a specific situation.

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n. When one thing is part of a larger group or category.; In logic, using a general rule to understand a specific case.

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Plural subsumptions