Consisting: meaning, definitions and examples

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consisting

 

[ kənˈsɪstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

components included

Consisting is a verb form that describes the act of being made up of, or composed of certain elements or parts. It indicates the particular components that come together to form a whole. The term is often used in various contexts, such as in science, cooking, and construction, to specify the ingredients or elements required for a particular purpose or outcome. Understanding the constituents of an object can help clarify its function or nature.

Synonyms

composed, constituted, formed, made-up

Examples of usage

  • The cake consists of flour, sugar, and eggs.
  • The committee consists of five members.
  • The solution consists of salt and water.

Translations

Translations of the word "consisting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constituindo

🇮🇳 गठित

🇩🇪 bestehend aus

🇮🇩 terdiri

🇺🇦 складаючись

🇵🇱 składający się

🇯🇵 構成する

🇫🇷 composé de

🇪🇸 constituido

🇹🇷 oluşan

🇰🇷 구성된

🇸🇦 يتكون من

🇨🇿 sestávající

🇸🇰 súci

🇨🇳 由...组成

🇸🇮 sestavljen

🇮🇸 saman

🇰🇿 құралатын

🇬🇪 მომავალი

🇦🇿 tərkibində

🇲🇽 constituido

Etymology

The word 'consist' originates from the Latin root 'consistere', which means to stand together or to make up. 'Consistere' is a combination of 'con-', which means together, and 'sistere', meaning to stand. This etymology reflects the idea of elements standing side by side to form a cohesive whole. The word was adopted in Middle English, maintaining its original meaning related to composition and structure. Over the centuries, 'consist' has evolved in its usage, particularly in scientific and literary contexts, where it is used to detail the components and constructions of varied entities, from physical substances to abstract ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,344, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.