Meaning & Definition of word "Consist"
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Consist
/kənˈsɪst/
verb:
- 1. to be composed or made up of.
- Example: The committee consists of ten members.
- 2. to have a particular nature or quality.
- Example: Her success consists largely in her determination.
- 3. to be contained in.
- Example: The recipe consists of flour, sugar, and eggs.
Etymology
From Latin 'consistere', from 'con-' (together) + 'sistere' (to stand)
Common Phrases and Expressions
consist of:
to be made up of
consist in:
to lie or be found in
Related Words
consistence:
the degree of viscosity of a substance
consistent:
in agreement or harmony