consist

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

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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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From consist (verb).

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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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