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consisted

con·sist
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb kuh n-sist; noun kon-sist]
    • /verb kənˈsɪst; noun ˈkɒn sɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb kuh n-sist; noun kon-sist]
    • /verb kənˈsɪst; noun ˈkɒn sɪst/

Definitions of consisted word

  • verb without object consisted to be made up or composed (usually followed by of): This cake consists mainly of sugar, flour, and butter. 1
  • verb without object consisted to be comprised or contained (usually followed by in): Her charm does not consist only in her beauty. 1
  • verb without object consisted Archaic. to exist together or be capable of existing together. 1
  • verb without object consisted Obsolete. to insist; urge. 1
  • noun consisted Railroads. the rolling stock, exclusive of the locomotive, making up a train. a record made of this rolling stock. 1
  • verb consisted simple past tense and past participle of consist. 0
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Origin of consisted

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin consistere to stand together, stand firm, equivalent to con- con- + sistere to cause to stand, reduplicative v. akin to stāre to stand

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Parts of speech for Consisted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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consisted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for consisted

verb consisted

  • existed — Simple past tense and past participle of exist.
  • inhered — to exist permanently and inseparably in, as a quality, attribute, or element; belong intrinsically; be inherent: the advantages that inhere in a democratic system.
  • quadrated — Simple past tense and past participle of quadrate.
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  • what does consisted mean?
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