Kilo Lingo

/konsˈtaɾ/

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Translation

to consist of, to be on record

Word origin

From Latin constare ('to stand firm, to be established'), from con plus stare ('to stand'). What consta stands as settled and certain.

Origin
Latin
Root
constare
English cognates
constant, cost

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The report consists of three parts.

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I am certain that she told the truth.

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The payment is not on record in our files.

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Let it be on record that I did not agree.

capítulos.

The work consists of five chapters.

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This word is part of lesson 78.