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

Previously a Test summer consisted of a series taking place in a single destination, perhaps with a warm-up match en route.

From BBC

About 10 percent of them are classified as contact binaries, meaning they consist of two connected lobes that give them a snowman-like appearance.

From Science Daily

The Brixton Society criticised the proposals for consisting "solely of paid commercial music events" with no free or family focused activities, adding that ticket prices were unaffordable for many local residents.

From BBC

Even more striking, about 99% of the galaxy's total mass, including both visible matter and dark matter, appears to consist of dark matter.

From Science Daily

But the one artist she will not be able to see here is Harry Styles, whose 2026 tour consists of 12 UK shows, all at Wembley Stadium.

From BBC

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