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Definition subsume in British English

subsume verb

[transitive] verb
/səbˈsjuːm/
1

to include something in a larger group and cause it to lose its own individual character

Example

The new treaty subsumes all past agreements.

Example

Art courses have been subsumed under the Humanities Department.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
Definition subsume in British English