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consist definition

con·sist (kən sist)

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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