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comprises

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪz/

Meanings
  • verb

    consist of; be composed of; include

    - "The committee comprises five members."
    - "The salad comprises lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers."

Synonyms

form , make up
Variants
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comprise , comprised , comprises , comprising
Etymology
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From Old French 'compris', past participle of 'comprendre' - to understand, grasp, take in.


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  1. The term 'comprises' is derived from the Latin word 'comprehendere', which means 'to seize completely' or 'to understand fully'.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'comprises' is often used to describe sets that contain other sets as elements.


Related Concepts
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  1. consist of: A related concept that means the same as 'comprises' but is used with a more general meaning, often referring to a material or substance that makes up something.

  2. include: A related concept that means to have something as a part of something else, often used interchangeably with 'comprises' but with a more general meaning.


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The term 'comprises' is commonly used in various fields such as law, business, and mathematics to indicate that something is made up of certain parts or elements.

How to Memorize "comprises"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a container that holds various elements. The container 'comprises' those elements.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'comprises' with the idea of something being made up of different parts or elements.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Comprises: Container Of Many Parts In Side' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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