consist

Pronunciation

• enPR: kənsĭst', IPA ^(key): /kənˈsɪst/
• SAMPA: /k@n"sIst/

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Verb

Plain form consist

Third-person singular consists

Past tense consisted

Past participle consisted

Present participle consisting

Consist is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (intransitive) If A consists of B, then B is the thing or things that, together, make A.

   His letter consisted of only three words.

   Preparation for the party consisted of inviting guests, buying food, cleaning, and hoping that the weather would be nice.