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consisted to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "consisted to" is not correct and not usable in written English.
The correct phrase would typically be "consisted of" when describing the components or elements of something. Example: "The committee consisted of five members, each with a unique area of expertise."
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Science
News & Media
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
16 human-written examples
Their courtship consisted, to a large extent, of traveling to antiwar rallies and teach-ins across the Midwest.
News & Media
In fact, the analytical heart of Justice Breyer's opinion consisted, to a striking degree, of quotations from the court's redistricting cases of the past eight years, a number of them by Justice O'Connor.
News & Media
The 75 patients analysed retrospectively consisted to 57 females and 18 males.
The 83 patients analysed prospectively consisted to 57 females and 26 males.
Consequently, the surface traps can be significantly reduced, which is consisted to the pulsed I DS-V DS investigation results.
Science
The trials consisted to test the prototype thermal stability when the environmental temperature varies in a specified range (20 50 °C), in order to assess the PCM proprieties to absorb heat and maintain performances for a long duration.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
42 human-written examples
This step consists to set frontal and profile faces to the same scale.
The challenge consists to extract the main information containing the sense from the data.
Science
The second one consists to maximize the operation area under the efficiency curve.
Science
This approach consists to improve model alignment techniques based on model interoperability hypothesis.
Science
This experiment consists to successive injections of Black Ink India in a solution of intralipid.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "consisted of" instead of "consisted to" to ensure grammatical correctness. For example: "The team consisted of experienced engineers."
Common error
Avoid using "to" after "consisted"; the correct preposition is "of". Using "consisted to" is a common mistake that can make your writing sound unprofessional.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "consisted to" is typically intended to function as a verb phrase, aiming to describe the composition or constitution of something. However, Ludwig AI marks this usage as incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
25%
Wiki
25%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Social Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "consisted to" is considered grammatically incorrect. The correct and widely accepted phrase is "consisted of". Although examples of "consisted to" can be found in various sources, including scientific publications and news articles, Ludwig AI identifies it as an error. Therefore, it's advisable to always use "consisted of" to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity in writing. Using correct alternative phrases such as "was composed of" or "comprised" will also help maintain a professional tone.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
consisted of
This is the grammatically correct and idiomatic phrase, replacing "to" with "of" to indicate composition.
was made up of
This is a more informal way of saying 'consisted of', suitable for less formal contexts.
was composed of
This alternative uses a passive voice construction to convey a similar meaning of being made up of certain elements.
comprised
This single word succinctly conveys the meaning of being made up of, or including, certain elements.
was constituted by
This phrase suggests a more formal or structured composition, where elements are deliberately arranged.
included
This term indicates that something contained certain elements as part of a larger whole.
contained
Similar to 'included', this suggests the presence of certain elements within something.
encompassed
This term suggests that something covered or included a wide range of elements.
embodied
This implies that something represented or expressed certain elements in a tangible way.
represented
This suggests that something symbolized or stood for certain elements or characteristics.
FAQs
What's the correct preposition to use with "consisted"?
The correct preposition to use with "consisted" is "of". The phrase "consisted to" is grammatically incorrect. You should say "consisted of".
What can I say instead of "consisted to"?
Since "consisted to" is incorrect, you can use alternatives like "consisted of", "was composed of", or "comprised" depending on the context.
Is "consisted to" grammatically correct?
No, "consisted to" is not grammatically correct. The correct phrase is "consisted of". According to Ludwig AI, the phrase "consisted to" is not correct and not usable in written English.
How to use "consisted of" in a sentence?
You can use "consisted of" to describe what something is made up of. For example, "The committee consisted of five members" or "The meal consisted of soup, salad and bread".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested