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Definition of consist

consist

/kənˈsɪst/
con · sist
Adverb:consistently
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Adjective:consistent
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Past Simple:consisted
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Past Participle:consisted
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Present Participle:consisting
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• verb

1

To be composed or made up of specified parts, elements, or members (usually followed by "of").

Example

"The committee consists of ten members from various academic departments."

2

To have as an essential, fundamental, or defining feature (usually followed by "in").

Example

"The true beauty of the architecture consists in its harmonious proportions."

3

To be compatible, harmonious, or in agreement with something else (usually followed by "with").

Example

"The witness's testimony does not consist with the physical evidence found at the scene."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Consist of" specifies the physical components or parts that make up a whole, whereas "consist in" (more formal) identifies the essential nature, principle, or defining feature of something. As an intransitive verb, "consist" is never used in the passive voice or continuous tenses.

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• Nearby Words

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consignor
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French consister or directly from Latin consistere, meaning "to stand firm" or "to take a stand," formed from com- ("together") and sistere ("to stand" or "to place").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consist
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