Consist of
verb
To be made up or composed of something.
A good diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Often appears as...
- consist of elements
- consist of components
verb
To have something as the main or only part.
The book consists of six chapters.
Often appears as...
- consist of chapters
- consist of sections
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To be made up or composed of something.
A good diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Often appears as...
- consist of elements
- consist of components
verb
To have something as the main or only part.
The book consists of six chapters.
Often appears as...
- consist of chapters
- consist of sections
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Composition Emphasis
Use 'consist of' to highlight all parts that create a whole.
The committee consists of five members.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Structures
'Consist of' is used for stating permanent, not changing composition.
Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
Pro Tip 3/3No Human Subjects
Avoid using 'consist of' to describe people groups; use 'comprise' instead.
Incorrect: The team consists of ten players.
Pro Tip 1/3Composition Emphasis
Use 'consist of' to highlight all parts that create a whole.
The committee consists of five members.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Structures
'Consist of' is used for stating permanent, not changing composition.
Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
Pro Tip 3/3No Human Subjects
Avoid using 'consist of' to describe people groups; use 'comprise' instead.
Incorrect: The team consists of ten players.
Pro Tip 1/3Composition Emphasis
Use 'consist of' to highlight all parts that create a whole.
The committee consists of five members.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Structures
'Consist of' is used for stating permanent, not changing composition.
Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
Pro Tip 3/3No Human Subjects
Avoid using 'consist of' to describe people groups; use 'comprise' instead.
Incorrect: The team consists of ten players.
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