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consist
[ verb kuhn-sist; noun kon-sist ]
verb (used without object)
- to be made up or composed (usually followed by of ):
This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter.
- to be comprised or contained (usually followed by in ):
Her charm does not consist only in her beauty.
- Archaic. to exist together or be capable of existing together.
- Obsolete. to insist; urge.
noun
- Railroads.
- the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train.
- a record made of this rolling stock.
consist
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- foll by of to be composed (of); be formed (of)
syrup consists of sugar and water
- foll byin or of to have its existence (in); lie (in); be expressed (by)
his religion consists only in going to church
- to be compatible or consistent; accord
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of consist1
Example Sentences
Others complained the multiple-choice test questions had typos, consisted of nonsense questions and left out important facts.
The coffins used for previous papal burials consisted of three nesting coffins made of cypress, lead and oak - but Pope Francis asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.
According to the research paper, the participants looked into a device called Oz which consists of mirrors, lasers and optical devices.
Meanwhile, his drawing was performing for anticipated audiences — even if the spectators would only consist of the two of us.
In England, you have at least 20 school days from offer day to submit an appeal, which consists of sending off a form and then attending a hearing with an independent admissions panel.
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