subsumieren
Translation
to subsume, to classify, to include
Examples
Man kann diese Fälle unter einem Begriff subsumieren.
One can subsume these cases under one concept.
Er subsumierte alle Fakten unter dieser Theorie.
He subsumed all the facts under this theory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((under sth.)) to subsume sth. under sth. One can subsume this idea under the concept of 'freedom'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammenfassen, einordnen, unterordnen
Etymology
From Latin 'sub-' (under) + 'sumere' (to take). Literally 'to take under', as in to include something under a larger category.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sub' (under) and 'sum' (a total). You are putting things 'under' a total category.