PSA: compose vs comprise

[dempcat]

To compose is to be a part of a whole.
ex: Gin, vodka, and vermouth compose the classic martini.

To comprise is to be a whole made of parts.
ex: The classic martini comprises gin, vodka, and vermouth.

Comprise can arguably be used as a synonym for compose:
Gin, vodka, and vermouth comprise the classic martini.
The classic martini is comprised of

Comments

[cainefirstborn]

I like the not official version. I will force it to become accepted with the might of my ergonomic keyboard.