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subsumption

subsumption

9.9
A statement in a logical argument that names the specific subject
  • noun
  • /səbˈsʌmpʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subsumción
  • In traditional logic, the subsumption serves as the minor premise that links the subject to the conclusion.

Examples

  • In traditional logic, the subsumption is the premise that pairs the subject with a general class.

  • Philosophy students practiced identifying the subsumption in various syllogistic arguments.

  • The professor explained how the subsumption relates to the other parts of a syllogism.

  • The subsumption of specific cases under general rules is crucial in logic.

  • In a syllogism, the subsumption helps clarify the relationship between premises.

  • Philosophy students practiced identifying the subsumption in various examples of reasoning.

  • The professor explained how the subsumption fits within the structure of a syllogistic argument.

Synonyms

minor premise
vssubsumption
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A statement in a logical argument that names the subject of the conclusion

is the specialized logical term for that same premise
minor premiss
vssubsumption
  • UK
9.9

A statement in a logical argument that names the subject of the conclusion

is the technical logical term rather than a spelling variant

Surface Forms

subsumption singular
subsumptions plural

Morphology

subsumption = subsume (semi-transparent) = sub + sume + tion

Morphologically a regular nominalization of 'subsume' with '-tion'; the structural relation is clear.

Etymology

Subsumption comes from the Latin parts sub- 'under' and sumere 'to take'. So in logic it names the premise that 'takes' a particular subject under a general rule, which is why the term is used for that part of a syllogism.