Consist of

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verb

To be made up or composed of something.

A good diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Visual representation of "consist of" - To be made up or composed of something

Often appears as...

  • consist of elements
  • consist of components
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Visual representation of "consist of"
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Composition Emphasis

Use 'consist of' to highlight all parts that create a whole.

Illustration for Composition Emphasis
The committee consists of five members.
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Fixed Structures

'Consist of' is used for stating permanent, not changing composition.

Illustration for Fixed Structures
Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
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No Human Subjects

Avoid using 'consist of' to describe people groups; use 'comprise' instead.

Illustration for No Human Subjects
Incorrect: The team consists of ten players.
Visual representation of the word "Consist of"

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