ALL meanings of consist
con·sist
C c - verb consist Something that consists of particular things or people is formed from them. 3
- verb consist Something that consists in something else has that thing as its main or only part. 3
- verb consist to be composed (of); be formed (of) 3
- verb consist to have its existence (in); lie (in); be expressed (by) 3
- verb consist to be compatible or consistent; accord 3
- intransitive verb consist to be formed or composed (of) 3
- intransitive verb consist to be contained or inherent (in something) as a cause, effect, or characteristic 3
- intransitive verb consist to exist in harmony (with); be consistent (with) 3
- intransitive verb consist to be characterized (by something); have its existence (in) 3
- intransitive verb consist to hold together or be held together; exist (usually by some means or agent) 3
- verb without object consist to be made up or composed (usually followed by of): This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter. 1
- verb without object consist to be comprised or contained (usually followed by in): Her charm does not consist only in her beauty. 1
- verb without object consist Archaic. to exist together or be capable of existing together. 1
- verb without object consist Obsolete. to insist; urge. 1
- noun consist Railroads. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train. a record made of this rolling stock. 1
- noun consist (rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit. 0
- verb consist (Obsolete (No longer in use)) VI To exist, to be. 0
- verb consist (Intransitive Verb) To be comprised or contained in. 0
- verb consist (Intransitive Verb) To be composed, formed, or made up of. 0