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has been consisted
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"has been consisted" is not a correct or commonly used phrase in written English.
The verb "consist" is typically used in the present tense, as in "The cake consists of flour, sugar, and eggs." You could use the phrase "has been composed of" instead, such as "The team's success has been composed of hard work, determination, and talent."
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Alternative expressions(19)
has consisted of
has been composed of
has included
has incorporated
has encompassed
has been incorporated
has been combined
has been existed
has been insisted
has been included
has been constituted
has been consolidated
has been encompassed
has been concentrated
has been comprised
has been involved
has been incorporating
has been containing
has been manned
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Theoretical average SER has been consisted with the simulation result validating the presented analysis.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
Egyptian society, it has been said, consisted of the dead, the gods, and the living.
Encyclopedias
Barely a third of the smaller Buddha has been saved, consisting of a pile of rock behind a wire fence.
News & Media
The official assistance to the militias so far has been modest, consisting mainly of ammunition and food, officials said.
News & Media
Analysts say the government's response has been inadequate, consisting mainly of a cash handout scheme.
News & Media
A second show has been organized, consisting of 65 oils and 31 water colors, which will be shown in 10 American institutions.
News & Media
A search committee of the board of directors has been created consisting of the founder and members of the nominating, corporate governance and policy committee.
News & Media
A complete experimental setup has been constructed consisting of a motor, a frequency converter, a gearbox and electrical loads.
Science
A true bronchial dosimeter has been designed, consisting of four 400-mesh wire screens and a filter paper.
An improved method has been developed, consisting of coupling indentation with confocal (spatially resolved) Raman piezo-spectroscopy.
A simplified approach has been developed consisting in a lumped-parameter modeling of the coupled neutronics and thermal-hydraulics.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "has been consisted". Instead, use phrases like "has consisted of" or "has been composed of" to express that something is made up of certain elements.
Common error
The verb "consist" does not take a passive voice construction in this context. Using "has been consisted" is a grammatical error. Always use "has consisted of".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has been consisted" is an attempt to use the verb "consist" in the past perfect passive voice. However, "consist" is typically used in the active voice, making this construction grammatically incorrect, as noted by Ludwig AI.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "has been consisted" is a grammatically incorrect construction. As Ludwig AI pointed out, the verb "consist" is not typically used in the passive voice in this manner. Instead, use "has consisted of" or "has been composed of" to correctly express the idea of something being made up of certain elements. While there is one example of its use, it comes from a context where grammatical precision is paramount, highlighting the importance of avoiding this phrase in formal writing. "Has consisted of" is more direct and grammatically sound.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has been composed of
Replaces the grammatically incorrect "consisted" with "composed of" to indicate what something is made of.
has consisted of
Uses the correct form of the verb "consist" in the past perfect tense.
has been made up of
Offers a more informal way to express composition.
has been comprised of
Similar to "composed of" but can also imply inclusion within a larger group.
has included
Indicates that something was part of a larger whole.
has contained
Focuses on the elements held within something.
has incorporated
Suggests a more deliberate integration of elements.
has embodied
Implies representation or exemplification.
has encompassed
Indicates that something has covered or included a wide range of elements.
has been formed by
Highlights the elements that contributed to the formation of something.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "consist" in the past perfect tense?
The correct phrasing is "has consisted of". For example, "The team has consisted of members from various departments".
Is "has been consisted of" grammatically correct?
No, "has been consisted of" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "has been composed of" or "has consisted of".
What can I use instead of the incorrect phrase "has been consisted"?
You can use alternatives like "has been composed of", "has been made up of", or simply "has consisted of".
Which is the difference between "has consisted of" and "has been composed of"?
"Has consisted of" is the active voice, while "has been composed of" is the passive voice. Both are generally acceptable, but "has consisted of" is more direct.
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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
85%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested