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consistof

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/kənˈsɪst əv/ · con-sist-of

to be made up of or composed of.

Meanings

verbformal

to be made up of or composed of.

کسی چیز کا حصہ ہونا یا کسی چیز کی تشکیل کرنا۔

مشتمل ہونا

mushtamil hona

Synonyms

compriseincludecontainشامل کرنابہتری کی سطحعناصر ہونا

Antonyms

lackexcludeomitغیر ہوناچھوڑ دینانقصان دینا

Common Collocations

  • principles consist of
  • team consists of
  • compound consists of

Example Sentences

The committee consists of five members.

کمیٹی میں پانچ ارکان شامل ہیں۔

Kameeti mein paanch arkaan shaamil hain.

The cake consists of flour, sugar, and eggs.

کیونکہ کیک میں آٹا، چینی اور انڈے شامل ہیں۔

Kyunke cake mein aata, cheeni aur anday shaamil hain.

The solution consists of water and salt.

حل میں پانی اور نمک شامل ہے۔

Hal mein paani aur namak shaamil hai.

Easily Confused With

comprise:Comprise means to include all or contain. Consist of means to be made up of specific parts.

Word Family

consist
verbمشتمل ہونا
consistency
nounاستحکام
consistent
adjectiveمستحکم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the phrase 'consist of chocolate chips'.

Imagine a chocolate chip cookie made up of many chocolate chips.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "consister" — to stand firm

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from Older French and Latin roots implying something is made up of or stands firm on particular components.