comprise

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɹaɪz/

The English word “comprise” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

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

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.

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