comprise

CEFRC1

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To consist of particular parts or members.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To compose; to constitute.

Examples

  • Though very outspoken, purists do not comprise the majority on Tatoeba.

  • Uyghurs comprise the majority in Kashgar.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

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

More examples

In context

  • The parts are comprised by the whole.

  • The whole comprises the parts.

  • Near-synonyms: subsume, contain, include, embrace, comprehend

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

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.