consist

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.2 Verb 1.1.2.1 Synonyms 1.1.2.2 Derived terms 1.1.2.3 Related terms 1.1.2.4 Translations 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Pronunciation 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2.2 Translations 1.3 Anagrams 1.4 External links

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology 1

From Latin consistō (“‘stand together, stop, become hard or solid, agree with, continue, exist’”) < com- (“‘together’”) + sistō (“‘I cause to stand, stand’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK, US) enPR: kənsĭst', IPA: /kənˈsɪst/, SAMPA: /k@n"sIst/
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to consist (third-person singular simple present consists, present participle consisting, simple past and past participle consisted)

1. (intransitive, construed with of) To be composed, formed, or made up (of).

   The greeting package consists of some brochures, a pen, and a notepad.

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• (be composed of): comprise

[edit] Derived terms

• consist in

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• consistence
• consistency
• consistent

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[edit] Etymology 2

From consist (verb).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ SAMPA: /"kQn.sIst/
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[edit] Noun

consist (plural consists)

1. (rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

   The train's consist included a baggage car, four passenger cars, and a diner.

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• (rail transport): rake

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[edit] Anagrams

• tocsins

[edit] External links

• consist in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• consist in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• consist at OneLook® Dictionary Search