consist definition

1. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
• examples: The payment consists in food
• examples: What does love consist in?
2. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
• examples: Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end
3. be composed of
• examples: The land he conquered comprised several provinces
• examples: What does this dish consist of?