Consist in
verb
To be made up or composed of something.
The beauty of the painting consists in its simplicity.
Often appears as...
- consist in part
- consist in nature
verb
To have something as a main or essential quality or feature.
Their diet consists largely in fish and rice.
Often appears as...
- consist primarily in
- consist mainly in
verb
To be made up or composed of something.
The beauty of the painting consists in its simplicity.
Often appears as...
- consist in part
- consist in nature
verb
To have something as a main or essential quality or feature.
Their diet consists largely in fish and rice.
Often appears as...
- consist primarily in
- consist mainly in
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Compositional Focus
Use 'consist in' when emphasizing the elements forming a whole, especially in abstract concepts.
The charm of the city consists in its vibrant art scene.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Quality
'Consist in' is suitable when discussing non-physical qualities such as ideas or feelings.
True happiness consists in contentment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
This phrasing is more common in formal contexts and may sound overly formal in everyday speech.
The code of conduct consists in three fundamental principles.
Pro Tip 1/3Compositional Focus
Use 'consist in' when emphasizing the elements forming a whole, especially in abstract concepts.
The charm of the city consists in its vibrant art scene.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Quality
'Consist in' is suitable when discussing non-physical qualities such as ideas or feelings.
True happiness consists in contentment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
This phrasing is more common in formal contexts and may sound overly formal in everyday speech.
The code of conduct consists in three fundamental principles.
Pro Tip 1/3Compositional Focus
Use 'consist in' when emphasizing the elements forming a whole, especially in abstract concepts.
The charm of the city consists in its vibrant art scene.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Quality
'Consist in' is suitable when discussing non-physical qualities such as ideas or feelings.
True happiness consists in contentment.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
This phrasing is more common in formal contexts and may sound overly formal in everyday speech.
The code of conduct consists in three fundamental principles.
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