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was consisted by
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "was consisted by" is not correct in English.
The correct form is "was composed of" or "consisted of." You can use it when describing the components or elements that make up something. Example: "The committee was consisted by members from various departments."
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The pre-treatment process was consisted by 36 cycles of digital H2/NH3 plasma for 5 s/5 s of pulse/purge time.
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However, all patients presented LUTS with various severities, and had an IPSS score of 23.7 ± 4 that was consisted by a score of 15.5 ± 2.8 for storage symptoms, 8.2 ± 2.2 for voiding symptoms, and had QOL score of 4.2 ± 1.8.
The observations with field emission scanning electron microscopic and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the uniform and independent leaf-like SnO2 architectures were obtained, and each dendrite was consisted by a main stem with two groups of highly symmetric and parallel branch.
Follow-up protocol was consisted by visits at 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months postoperatively, and continence was evaluated by the number of pads used daily.
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It is consisted by the variable part ΔJ and constant part J con.
The third stratum, which has large thickness, is consisted by soils with poor engineering properties.
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The system is consisted by STC12C5A60S2 single-chip microcomputer as the core and AD converter MAX195.
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An additional minor positive-charged region is adjacent to the major crevice and is consisted by R205, K211, and R298.
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From inequality (7), it is easy to see that the inequality is consisted by an exponential part and a parabola part.
The plio-quaternary and quaternary terrains occupy the central part; they are consisted by actual and recent alluvial deposits, conglomerates, gravels, sandstones.
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However, this hydrophobic pocket in occupied by P protein in NiV NP, but is accommodated by Helix-20, which is consisted by residues from N325 to E351, in EBOV NPcore.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "consisted of" or "was composed of" instead of "was consisted by" to ensure grammatical correctness. When describing the elements that make up something, use the accurate preposition "of".
Common error
Avoid using "by" after "consisted" or "composed" when describing the parts of something. The correct prepositions are "of" or, in some cases, "in". For example, "The team consisted of members from different departments" is correct, while "The team consisted in members from different departments" is weird and you would rather use "included".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "was consisted by" is intended to function as a passive construction indicating composition or inclusion. However, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect and suggests using "was composed of" or "consisted of" instead.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "was consisted by" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI identifies it as such. Although some scientific sources use it, the correct alternatives are "was composed of" or "consisted of". Using the correct phrasing ensures clarity and maintains credibility, especially in formal or scientific writing. Always double-check preposition usage to avoid similar errors.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
consisted of
Corrects the grammatical error and is a direct replacement.
was composed of
Replaces the incorrect "consisted by" with the correct preposition "of".
was made up of
Provides a more informal way to express composition.
comprised
Uses a single verb to indicate the components.
included
Focuses on listing elements that were part of a whole.
was formed from
Suggests a process of creation or assembly.
contained
Highlights the elements held within a larger structure.
was constructed from
Implies a more deliberate and structured assembly.
was built from
Similar to 'constructed from', but can suggest a more physical construction.
was developed from
Implies a more gradual or evolutionary formation.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something was made up of certain parts?
The correct phrase is "consisted of" or "was composed of". For example, instead of saying "The group was consisted by five members", you should say "The group consisted of five members" or "The group was composed of five members".
What can I use instead of "was consisted by"?
Alternatives include "was composed of", "was made up of", or simply "included", depending on the specific context. These options provide grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Is "was consisted by" grammatically correct?
No, "was consisted by" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "consisted of". The verb "consist" requires the preposition "of" to indicate what something is composed of.
What's the difference between "was consisted by" and "was composed of"?
"Was consisted by" is not a correct English phrase. "Was composed of" is the correct phrase to use to describe what something is made up of. For example, "The cake "was composed of" flour, sugar, and eggs".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
77%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested