Phrase guide

consist in

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have the thing mentioned as the only or most important part.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Tolerance consists in respecting other people’s opinions.

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 重点在于 — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part
  • Czech: spočívat — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part
  • French: consister en — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part
  • Polish: polegać na — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part
  • Russian: заключа́ться (zaključátʹsja) — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part
  • Russian: состоя́ть (sostojátʹ) — have the thing mentioned as only or most important part