Synonyms for

Comprising

Verb / kʌˈmpraɪzɪŋ / Another word for comprising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comprising means consisting of or made up of.

Synonyms & similar words

makeup contain consist comprise constitute be incorporate represent including containing embracing encompassing covering having involving incorporating holding entailing constituting

Synonyms by register

Formal

consisting of containing including encompassing

Informal

made up of including with

Literary

embracing holding

Antonyms

excluding lacking missing devoid without uncontaining

Common collocations

  • comprising a total of
  • comprising the following
  • comprising a committee of
  • comprising the elements of
  • comprising a population of
  • comprising the main parts of

Word family

noun comprise
verb comprise

Usage note

Often used incorrectly as 'is comprised of'; the correct form is 'comprises' or 'is composed of'.

Example sentences

  1. The recipe calls for a salad comprising lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  2. The exhibit comprises over 100 paintings.
  3. The orchestra is comprised of many talented musicians.
  4. The book is comprised of ten chapters.
  5. The cake is comprised of flour, sugar, and eggs.

Quotes

  • Wisdom comprises the science of all things, and the art of using them.
  • The present moment comprises past and future.
  • Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.

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