consist

To consist is defined as to be made up of.

(verb)

An example of consist is when you have a library of legal books.

See consist in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to be formed or composed (of): water consists of hydrogen and oxygen
to be contained or inherent (in something) as a cause, effect, or characteristic: wisdom does not consist only in knowing facts
to exist in harmony (with); be consistent (with)
to be characterized (by something); have its existence (in): her “culture” consists merely in watching television
Archaic to hold together or be held together; exist (usually by some means or agent)

Origin: L consistere, to stand together < com-, together + sistere, to place, caus. of stare, to stand

See consist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb con·sist·ed, con·sist·ing, con·sists

To be made up or composed: New York City consists of five boroughs. See Usage Note at include.
To have a basis; reside or lie: The beauty of the artist's style consists in its simplicity.
To be compatible; accord: The information consists with her account.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōnsistere, to stand still, to be composed of

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + sistere, to cause to stand; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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