comprised of — to consist of; to be made up of
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to consist of; to be made up of
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpraɪzd ʌv/
Example Sentences
- Our weird study group is comprised of a vampire, a zombie, and a ghost - but somehow we all passed the exam!
- The new smartphone is comprised of recycled materials and broken dreams of engineers.
- The research team is comprised of experts from different countries.
comprised of
NOUN[/kəmˈpraɪzd ʌv/]
to consist of; to be made up of
to consist of; to be made up of
The scene comprised of clues left him surprised - the criminal was disguised!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin 'comprehendere,' which combines 'com-' (together) and 'prehendere' (to seize or grasp). The verb 'comprise' evolved from this Latin root through Old French, originally meaning 'to include or contain,' before developing its modern sense of 'to be composed of' when combined with the preposition 'of.'
Breakdown
com- (together) + prehendere (to seize, grasp) + of (preposition indicating composition). The Latin 'comprehendere' became Middle English 'comprisen,' ultimately yielding 'comprise' as a transitive verb meaning 'to consist of' or 'to make up.'
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📝Examples
“Our weird study group is comprised of a vampire, a zombie, and a ghost - but somehow we all passed the exam!”
“The new smartphone is comprised of recycled materials and broken dreams of engineers.”
“The research team is comprised of experts from different countries.”
“This healthy salad is comprised of fresh vegetables and organic ingredients.”
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