consist of something phrasal verb [not in progressive] (
see also consist)
to be formed from two or more things or people:
The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.consist mainly/largely/primarily of somebody/something
The audience consisted mainly of teenagers.consist entirely/solely of somebody/something
The area does not consist entirely of rich people, despite popular belief.► Do not say that something ‘is consisted of’ or ‘consists’ things or people. Say that it
consists of things or people.
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲