intransitive verb

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

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