consist in or consist of?

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I think that "consist in" meaning "describing how something is done" partly overlaps "consist of".

Painting consists of/in applying a layer of paint onto a surface = Painting is about /means applying a layer of paint onto a surface.

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It is me again.

I think that "consist in" meaning "describing how something is done" partly overlaps "consist of".

Painting consists of/in applying a layer of paint onto a surface = Painting is about /means applying a layer of paint onto a surface.

Thank you.

Yes, there can be overlap when the ending is the only one or most important part.

Why did you not post this is in the original thread?
 
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