consist in consist in sth phr vDate: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: consistere to stand still or firm, exist, from com- ( COM-) + sistere to standto be based on or depend on somethingHappiness does not consist in how many possessions you own.consist of consist of sth phr vto be formed from two or more things or peopleThe buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.consist mainly/largely/primarily of sb/sthThe audience consisted mainly of teenagers.consist entir
