consisted Definition

consist
verb, intr consisted, consisting

1. To be composed or made up of several elements or ingredients.

Thesaurus: include, comprise, involve, contain, embody, incorporate, embrace.
Form: consist of something (always)
2. To have it as an essential feature; to be contained.

Example: Her generosity consists in more than just her donations to charity
Form: consist in something (always)
Form: consist of something

Etymology: 16c: from Latin consistere to stand firm.

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See Usage Note at comprise.