Consist(v. i.) To stand firm; to be in a fixed or permanent state, as a body composed of parts in union or connection; to hold together; to be; to exist; to subsist; to be supported and maintained.
Consist(v. i.) To be composed or made up; -- followed by of.
Consist(v. i.) To have as its substance or character, or as its foundation; to be; -- followed by in.
Consist(v. i.) To be consistent or harmonious; to be in accordance; -- formerly used absolutely, now followed by with.
Consist(v. i.) To insist; -- followed by on.
Consisted(imp. & p. p.) of Consist
Consistence(n.) Alt. of Consistency
Consistency(n.) The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.
Consistency(n.) A degree of firmness, density, or spissitude.
Consistency(n.) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.
Consistency(n.) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.
Consistency(n.) Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character.
Consistent(a.) Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid.
Consistent(a.) Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory.
Consistent(a.) Living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions.
Consistently(adv.) In a consistent manner.
Consisting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Consist
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