subsume
[ suhb-soom ]
/ səbˈsum /
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verb (used with object), sub·sumed, sub·sum·ing.
to consider or include (an idea, term, proposition, etc.) as part of a more comprehensive one.
to bring (a case, instance, etc.) under a rule.
to take up into a more inclusive classification.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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subsume
/ (səbˈsjuːm) /
verb (tr)
to incorporate (an idea, proposition, case, etc) under a comprehensive or inclusive classification or heading
to consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
Derived forms of subsume
subsumable, adjectiveWord Origin for subsume
C16: from New Latin subsumere, from Latin sub- + sumere to take
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