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COMPRISING

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of COMPRISING

verb

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

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

verb

To contain or embrace.

"Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members."

verb

(sometimes proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.

"A team is comprised of its members."

Synonyms of COMPRISING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of COMPRISING in a Sentence

  • "The parts are comprised by the whole."
  • "Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members."
  • "A team is comprised of its members."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is COMPRISING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMPRISING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: COMPRISING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPRISING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter comprising Total
Scrabble 3133111112 17
WWF 4144111123 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPRISING

100 words from the letters in COMPRISING

How to Use COMPRISING in Word Games

COMPRISING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About COMPRISING

What does COMPRISING mean?
COMPRISING is a verb. To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Is COMPRISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPRISING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPRISING worth in Scrabble?
COMPRISING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPRISING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPRISING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMPRISING?
Synonyms of COMPRISING include: form, make up. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.