Definition

To include or classify something as part of a larger group or category.

Example

In biology, a specific species can be subsumed under a broader genus.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was reading about how different species subsume their traits over time.

That sounds interesting! How does that work exactly?

Well, it means that newer species might incorporate traits from their ancestors.

Got it! Nature really has a way of blending everything together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subsume → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "sumere" (meaning to take). The word means to take something under or to include it within a larger category.

Memory Tip

Think of taking something 'under' ('sub-') a larger group or category — that's why subsume means to include something within a broader context.

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