"comprises of" vs "is comprised of"

Question

"comprises of" vs "is comprised of"

Both phrases are commonly used, but "is comprised of" is more widely accepted and considered more formal. "Comprises of" is considered less correct in formal writing.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

The correct phrase is "comprises" without the preposition "of."

Alternatives:

comprises

Use "is comprised of" when you want to indicate the parts that make up a whole.

Alternatives:

consists of
is composed of
is made up of
includes

Answer 1

comprises of

This construction is not considered correct in formal English writing.

Answer 2

is comprised of

This phrase is more widely accepted and considered more formal.

"comprises of" vs "is comprised of"

comprises of

is comprised of

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