Here are five main differences between them and an example of each difference:
1. Meaning:
"constituent" emphasizes the ingredients necessary to make something up.
The rules of the club constitution are binding agreements for members.
The rules of the club constitute an agreement between members.
"Shape" is usually used to represent the basic components of things.
Example: These letters make up a word.
These letters form a word.
"Make-up" focuses on the composition of things.
The crowd consists of people of all ages.
The crowd consists of people of all ages.
"Composition" focuses on expressing the quality of the components of things.
This poem consists of vivid images and strong emotions.
This poem consists of vivid images and strong emotions.
"comprise" emphasizes that things consist of several parts, and is often used in the passive voice.
This team is made up of athletes from all over the world.
This team is made up of players from all over the world.
2. Grammar:
"constituent" and "make up" are usually followed by nouns or pronouns indicating the whole, while "form" and "compose" are usually followed by nouns or pronouns indicating the part.
The committee consists of ten members.
The committee consists of ten members.
This committee consists of ten members.
The committee consists of ten members.
Example: These states make up the United States of America.
These states make up the United States of America.
This book consists of three parts.
This book consists of three parts.
3. Object:
"Composition" is usually used to describe the necessary components that make up a whole.
Example: ingredients make up a recipe.
These materials make up this recipe.
"Form" is usually used to describe the basic unit of things.
Example: Cells form tissues.
These cells make up the tissue.
"Composition" focuses on describing the various components that make up things.
The committee is composed of representatives from different departments.
The committee is composed of representatives from different departments.
"Composition" focuses on describing the qualities or attributes contained in the components of things.
This painting consists of bright colors and bold lines.
This picture consists of bright colors and thick lines.
"comprise" emphasizes the ingredients contained in things.
This team includes athletes from different countries.
This team includes players from different countries.
4. Tone:
"Composition" and "inclusion" are usually used in more formal occasions, and their tone is relatively more solemn and rigorous.
The committee consists of ten members.
The committee consists of ten members.
The United States includes fifty states.
The United States consists of fifty states.
"form", "make up" and "compose" are more commonly used in spoken and informal situations.
Example: ingredients make up a recipe.
These materials make up this recipe.
This band is made up of four musicians.
The band consists of four musicians.
5. Quantity:
Both "composition" and "inclusion" emphasize the composition of things, and both mean that these parts are all.
This committee consists of 10 members, and there can be no more.
The Committee consists of 10 members, and there can be no more.
This team includes players from all over the world.
This team is made up of players from all over the world.
There are no such restrictions on "form", "composition" and "composition", which can indicate that the number of components can be multiple or less than all.
Example: Cells make up tissues, but not all cells are the same.
These cells make up tissues, but not all cells are the same.
The crowd is made up of people of all ages, but most of them are young people.
The crowd is made up of people of all ages, but most of them are young people.
Generally speaking, composition, form, composition, inclusion and inclusion are slightly different in meaning, grammar, tone and quantity. In practice, we can choose which word to use according to the specific context and needs.