Can I say "comprised of"?
In casual writing, yes — it is everywhere. In careful prose, use composed of or comprises instead.
A little morei
"Comprised of" is so common that many dictionaries now note it as standard. But editors still flag it, because comprise on its own already means "contain." If you want to dodge the argument entirely, write composed of.
The full entryii
Usage
Comprise vs. Compose
The whole comprises the parts. The parts compose the whole.
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