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consist

con·sist

UK/ˈkɒn.sɪst/ US/kʌˈnsɪst/ uncommon archaic obsolete

verb

1.

originate (in)

  • “The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”
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2.

have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in

  • “The payment consists in food”
  • “What does love consist in?”
3.

be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous

  • “Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end”
4.

be composed of

  • “The land he conquered comprised several provinces”
  • “What does this dish consist of?”
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Origin

From Middle French consister, from Latin consistō (“stand together, stop, become hard or solid, agree with, continue, exist”), from com- (“together”) + sistō (“to cause to stand, stand”).

Phrases

  • consist in
  • consist of

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