Subsume Definition & Meaning
subsume
- verb
- contain or include; "This new system subsumes the old one"
- consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
Words that rhyme with subsume
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does subsume mean?
- contain or include; "This new system subsumes the old one" consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
- What part of speech is subsume?
- Subsume is a verb.
- How many definitions does subsume have?
- Subsume has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).