consist
/kənˈsɪst/
Meanings
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Verb
To last or remain unchanged; endure.
- "The old bridge still consists of wooden planks."
- "The solution consists of several steps."
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Verb
To be composed of a particular material or elements.
- "The soup consists of carrots, potatoes, and onions."
- "The team consists of experienced players."
Pronunciation
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/kənˈsɪst/
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Synonyms
be composed of , comprise , formation , rake
Rhymes
Words rhyming with consistpersist , coexist , resist
Variants
List of all variants of consist that leads to same resultconsist , consisted , consisting , consists , consist in , consisted in , consisting in , consists in , consist of , consisted of , consisting of , consists of
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'consister', from 'consistre' (to stand together)
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'consist' is related to the word 'constitute'. Both words come from the Latin 'constituere', which means 'to establish' or 'to set up'.
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The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'consist' is 'scintillation'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
composition: The way in which various elements come together to form a whole.
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constancy: The quality of being consistent or unchanging.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'consist' is often used to describe the makeup or composition of a group or entity. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth asks, 'Is this a dagger which I see before me?' to which the answer is 'The hilt shows this: your hand, my lord, is at his hilt.' Macbeth then says, 'I have no dagger ready.' To which Lady Macbeth replies, 'What, man! your gait is dubious; you do seem to bear a body, but your mind's distraught, or your five wits aren't in't: therefore, bear like the night's pallid man, who strides the moonlight's shores. Come, go incentive me. There's a dagger in my right hand.' This exchange highlights the importance of consistency in both actions and thoughts.
How to Memorize "consist"
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visualize
- Imagine a group of objects that are all the same and haven't changed. This can help you remember the meaning of 'consist' as 'to last or remain unchanged'.
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associate
- Associate the word 'consist' with the word 'constant'. Both words have the same meaning in the sense of not changing.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-O-N-S-I-S-T: 'Consist' means 'to last' or 'to be composed of'.
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