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Re:Wikipedia users edits over 90k uses of “comprised of” by captainmuon on Saturday May 06, 2023 @11:36AM (#35842381)
I would say "comprises" in the active voice means "encompasses". X not just contains Y, but X is made up of Y.

When X comprises Y, then Y constitutes X.

Or to use passive: X is made up of Y, X is comprised of Y. Y are encompassed by X.

"Is comprised of" is a totally cromulent use and I would claim it is more logical and more easily understood than the "X comprises Y" usage.

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