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
Slang Meanings