Consist meaning

What does “consist” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“consist” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: originate (in).

consist

originate (in)
“The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”
Synonymsdwell lie lie in
have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
“The payment consists in food”
“What does love consist in?”
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
“Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end”
be composed of
“The land he conquered comprised several provinces”
“What does this dish consist of?”
Synonymscomprise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University