comprised

verb

(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

(patent law) To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.

(sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose; to constitute.

Roots

prehendopris- · Latin · grasp, seize

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