comprise
/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
- 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 / origin
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.
- comprehendere(Latin)→
- compris(fro)→
- comprisen(enm)→
- *gʰed-(ine-pro)→
- comprise (English)
- Relations: root, inh, der, der
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