Consist

/kənˈsɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to be composed or made up of.
The committee consists of ten members.
to have a particular nature or quality.
Her success consists largely in her determination.
to be contained in.
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

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