comprised

comprised

adj. (cannot stand alone)

consisting

comprised of

USAGE NOTE: Some purists prefer composed of to comprised of.
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(cannot stand alone) ['consisting'] comprised of (USAGE NOTE: Some purists prefer composed of to comprised of.)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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