subsume — to include or contain something as a smaller part of something larger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to include or contain something as a smaller part of something larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈsuːm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's 'cleaning' category seems to subsume everything from washing dishes to reorganizing my entire life.
- The new software update will subsume all previous versions.
- His theory of 'strategic procrastination' manages to subsume both laziness and genius.
subsume
VERB[/səbˈsuːm/]
to include or contain something as a smaller part of something larger
The new department will subsume all the smaller research teams under one roof.
The corporation will subsume and consume what others assume!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subsumere', combining 'sub-' (under) and 'sumere' (to take or assume). The word entered English in the 16th century through Medieval Latin philosophical terminology.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + -sume (take, assume) = subsume
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📝Examples
“My mom's 'cleaning' category seems to subsume everything from washing dishes to reorganizing my entire life.”
“The new software update will subsume all previous versions.”
“His theory of 'strategic procrastination' manages to subsume both laziness and genius.”
“The comprehensive report will subsume data from all departments.”
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