consist

con·sist

Use consist in a sentence

verb

To consist is defined as to be made up of.

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

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consist

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 of consist

Classical Latin consistere, to stand together from com-, together + sistere, to place, causative of stare, to stand

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consist

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 of consist

Latin cōnsistere to stand still, to be composed of com- intensive pref. ; see com- . sistere to cause to stand ; see stā- in Indo-European roots.

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present consists, present participle consisting, simple past and past participle consisted)

(intransitive) To be comprised or contained in.
(intransitive) To be composed, formed, or made up of.
The greeting package consists of some brochures, a pen, and a notepad.

Related terms

Origin

From Middle French consister, from Latin consistō (“stand together, stop, become hard or solid, agree with, continue, exist”), from com- (“together”) + sistō (“I cause to stand, stand”).

Noun

(plural consists)

(rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.
The train's consist included a baggage car, four passenger cars, and a diner.

Origin

From consist (verb).

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