comprisal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəmˈpɹaɪzəl/
Etymology
Etymology tree English comprise Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English comprisal From comprise + -al.
Meanings
- (archaic) The act of comprising or comprehending
- (archaic) A compendium or epitome.
- The composition, the makeup, that which comprises something.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| comprizal | alternative, rare | lexicographic | |
| comprisals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |