Consisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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consisted

 

[ kənˈsɪstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Consisted refers to the past form of 'consist,' which means to be composed or made up of various elements or components. It is often used to describe the total makeup or elements of a particular thing. For example, one might say that a recipe consisted of flour, sugar, and eggs to highlight the ingredients that were used. Consisted is an essential word in describing the composition of tangible or intangible items. Additionally, it often emphasizes the essential parts that create a whole.

Synonyms

comprised, contained, formed, included

Examples of usage

  • The committee consisted of five members.
  • Her diet consisted mainly of fruits and vegetables.
  • The project consisted of three phases.
  • The team consisted of experts from various fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "consisted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consistiu

🇮🇳 समाहित था

🇩🇪 bestand

🇮🇩 tersusun

🇺🇦 складався

🇵🇱 składał się

🇯🇵 成り立っていた

🇫🇷 se composait

🇪🇸 consistía

🇹🇷 oluşuyordu

🇰🇷 구성되어 있었다

🇸🇦 تكون

🇨🇿 skládal se

🇸🇰 súčastnil sa

🇨🇳 由...组成

🇸🇮 sestavljal

🇮🇸 samanstóð

🇰🇿 тұрады

🇬🇪 შეადგენდა

🇦🇿 ibarı vardı

🇲🇽 consistía

Word origin

The word 'consist' comes from the Latin 'consistere', which means 'to stand together'. This term is a combination of 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'sistere', meaning 'to stand'. The latter part is derived from the verb 'stare', which means 'to stand'. The usage of 'consist' in English can be traced back to the late Middle English period, around the 14th century. Initially, it was used in contexts relating to standing or being in existence in a particular form or state. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of composition or inclusivity in various aspects. The transition from Latin to Middle English and then to Modern English allowed the term to adapt and expand its usage across different contexts, particularly in science, literature, and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,261, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.