consist

American  

[kuhn-sist, kon-sist] / kənˈsɪst, ˈkɒn sɪst /

verb (used without object)

1. to be made up or composed (usually followed byof ).

   This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter.

2. to be comprised or contained (usually followed byin ).

   Her charm does not consist only in her beauty.

3. Archaic. to exist together or be capable of existing together.

4. Obsolete. to insist; urge.

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noun

1. Railroads.

   1. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train.

   2. a record made of this rolling stock.

consist British  

/ kənˈsɪst /

verb

1. (foll by of) to be composed (of); be formed (of)

   syrup consists of sugar and water

2. to have its existence (in); lie (in); be expressed (by)

   his religion consists only in going to church

3. to be compatible or consistent; accord

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Etymology

Origin of consist

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin consistere “to stand together, stand firm,” from con- con- + sistere “to stand, cause to stand”; stand, stasis, status

Example Sentences

Twenty-four percent of Tether’s reserves consisted of corporate bonds, precious metals, Bitcoin, and other riskier investments as of September 30.

From Barron's

Twenty-four percent of Tether’s reserves consisted of corporate bonds, precious metals, Bitcoin, and other riskier investments as of September 30.

From Barron's

These diseases are caused by accumulations in the brain of harmful protein structures consisting of incorrectly folded amyloid proteins.

From Science Daily

Inhalation rooms consist of individual enclosed booths that have a ventilation system designed to remove smoke and vapour.

From BBC

Tuesday night’s finale consisted of three rounds of dance.

From Los Angeles Times

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