Comprise

Quick meaning: Comprise is a verb meaning (transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

Meaning

(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

More Meanings

1. (sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose; to constitute.
2. (patent law) To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: make up

The parts comprise the whole.

The whole comprises the parts.

The whole is comprised of the parts.

Word Forms

• comprises
• comprising
• comprised
• comprize

Synonyms for comprise

Depending on context, synonyms include form, make up, subsume, contain, include, embrace.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incorporate, represent, constitute, contain, make up, be.

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