English Explanatory Dictionary

comprise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
  2. To compose; to constitute.
  3. To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ en-us-comprise.ogg

Word forms

comprise comprises comprising comprised comprize

Etymology

From Middle English comprisen, from Old French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere, contr. comprendere, past participle comprehensus (“to comprehend”); see comprehend. Compare apprise, reprise, surprise.

Synonyms

make up subsume contain include embrace comprehend form

Related words

comprehensive

Derived words

comprisable comprisal
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