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Is the phrase 'is comprised of' acceptable? - Answers

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It is becoming acceptable.That phrase is still considered incorrect by some grammarians and usage experts. It is, however, becoming more and more common and will, eventually, become standard, because usage always triumphs over pedantry. The word comprise is synonymous with is composed of, because the whole comprises its parts. In the context of formal, prescriptive grammar, you would not say the whole is comprised of its parts, nor should you say the parts comprise the whole.North America comprises The United States, Canada, Mexico, and the countries of Central America.The Congress of the United States comprises the Senate and House of Representatives.My entertainment center comprises a hi-def TV, DVR, stereo amplifier, and surround-sound system.

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