Subsumption (Noun)
Meaning 1
The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The subsumption in this syllogism is the premise that all humans are mortal, which contains the minor term 'humans' that is the subject of the conclusion.
- In a categorical syllogism, the subsumption is the premise that links the minor term to the middle term.
- The subsumption 'all Greeks are humans' is the premise that connects the minor term 'Greeks' to the middle term 'humans' in this argument.
- A valid syllogism requires a clear subsumption that establishes the relationship between the minor term and the middle term.
- The subsumption 'all men are mortal' is the premise that contains the minor term 'men' and is essential to the conclusion of this argument.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Incorporating something under a more general category.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The subsumption of various folk remedies under the umbrella of traditional medicine has led to increased recognition of their potential benefits.
- The new policy involves the subsumption of several smaller departments into a single, more efficient administrative unit.
- The subsumption of local customs under a broader cultural identity has been a topic of debate among anthropologists.
- The subsumption of individual rights under the collective good is a central tenet of some philosophical ideologies.
- The subsumption of different artistic styles under the category of postmodernism has been criticized for oversimplifying the complexities of each movement.