subsumption.

The inclusion of a particular case or idea within a broader category, rule, or explanation.

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Words that belong together

• subsumption under a rule
• subsumption of cases

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The subsumption of local customs under a single rule erased important differences.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Usually uncountable; no ordinary plural in this sense. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation. Commonness: uncommon.