Antonyms for consist


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb kuh n-sist; noun kon-sist
Phonetic Transcription : verb kənˈsɪst; noun ˈkɒn sɪst


Definition of consist

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Middle French consister (14c.) or directly from Latin consistere "to stand firm, take a standing position, stop, halt," from com- "together" (see com-) + sistere "to place," causative of stare "to be standing" (see assist). Related: Consisted; consisting.
  • verb exist, reside
Example sentences :
  • They consist of three groups, and there are, in all, about eighty pyramids.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • Of what two parts does the Bible consist, and how far do they reach?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • It was said to consist of twenty-four sail of the line, six frigates, and three sloops.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • It does not consist of ingenuity limited, but merely of inanity expanded.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • For in intellectual perfection the highest good should consist.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • Presents to Indians to consist chiefly of arms, ammunition, and whisky.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 16, 1870 » by Various
  • They consist of beggars, mechanics, writers, and even artists.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 » by Various
  • Of these consist the furniture and provision of mine hostess.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • This should consist of half a pint of olive oil, two ounces of white wax, and three drams of the sugar of lead finely powdered.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • The exercises will consist of songs and music and a goodly array of speeches.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various

Synonyms for consist

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