content

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noun (1)

con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: something contained

—usually used in plural

the jar's contentsthe drawer's contents

: the topics or matter treated in a written work

table of contents

: the principal substance (such as written matter, illustrations, or music) offered by a website

… Internet users have evolved an ethos of free content in the Internet.

Ben Gerson

: substance, gist

: meaning, significance

: the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art compare form sense 10c

The film was rated R for its violent content.

: the matter dealt with in a field of study

… the content of sociology is inexhaustible …

Franklin H. Giddings

: a part, element, or complex of parts

: the amount of specified material contained : proportion

the sulfur content in coal

content

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adjective

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: contented, satisfied

She was content with her life as it was.

content

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verb

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

contented; contenting; contents

transitive verb

: to appease the desires of

… he had been betrayed into a position which neither contented his heart nor satisfied his conscience.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

: to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions

The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home.

content

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noun (2)

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: contentment

He ate to his heart's content.

Example Sentences

Adjective The baby looks content in her crib. A fancy hotel is not necessary; I'd be content with a warm meal and a clean place to sleep. No, I don't want to play. I'm content to watch. Not content to stay at home, she set off to see the world at the age of 16. Polls show that voters are growing less and less content with the current administration. Verb The toys contented the children, at least for a little while. a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contentum (usually in plural contenta), noun derivative from neuter past participle of Latin continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin contentus "satisfied," from past participle of continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain

Note: The sense "satisfied" of Latin contentus presumably developed from the more literal meaning "self-contained, restrained, held in." This is still somewhat apparent in early uses, as in this passage from Plautus's Poenulus: "ego faxo posthac di deaeque ceteri / contentiores mage erunt atque avidi minus, / quom scibunt, ut Veneri adierit leno manum." ("I will make the other gods and goddesses more restrained (contentiores) and less greedy when they know how the procurer played a trick on Venus.")

Verb

Middle English contenten "to rest satisfied, satisfy," borrowed from Anglo-French contenter "to satisfy," borrowed from Medieval Latin contentāre, verbal derivative of Latin contentus "satisfied" — more at content entry 2

Noun (2)

noun derivative of content entry 2 or content entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1579, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

content 1 of 4

noun

con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: the things that are within

—usually used in pl.

the contents of a room

: the subject or topic treated (as in a book)

—usually used in pl.

a table of contents

: the important part or meaning (as of a book)

Do you understand the content of the paragraph?

: a certain amount

The soup has a high content of salt.

content

2 of 4

adjective

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: pleased and satisfied

content

3 of 4

verb

contented; contenting

: to make pleased : satisfy

He contented himself with a seat beside the fire.

content

4 of 4

noun

: freedom from care or discomfort

She fell asleep in complete content.

单词	contenting
释义	content 1 of 4 noun (1) con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 1 a : something contained —usually used in plural the jar's contentsthe drawer's contents b : the topics or matter treated in a written work table of contents c : the principal substance (such as written matter, illustrations, or music) offered by a website … Internet users have evolved an ethos of free content in the Internet. Ben Gerson 2 a : substance, gist b : meaning, significance c : the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art compare form sense 10c The film was rated R for its violent content. 3 a : the matter dealt with in a field of study … the content of sociology is inexhaustible … Franklin H. Giddings b : a part, element, or complex of parts 4 : the amount of specified material contained : proportion the sulfur content in coal content 2 of 4 adjective con·tent kən-ˈtent : contented, satisfied She was content with her life as it was. content 3 of 4 verb con·tent kən-ˈtent contented; contenting; contents transitive verb 1 : to appease the desires of … he had been betrayed into a position which neither contented his heart nor satisfied his conscience. Edward Bulwer-Lytton 2 : to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home. content 4 of 4 noun (2) con·tent kən-ˈtent : contentment He ate to his heart's content. Synonyms Noun (1) matter motif motive question subject theme topic Adjective contented gratified happy pleased satisfied Verb agree (with) delight feast gas [slang] glad [archaic] gladden gratify please pleasure rejoice satisfy suit warm Noun (2) contentedness contentment delectation delight enjoyment gladness gratification happiness pleasure relish satisfaction See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The baby looks content in her crib. A fancy hotel is not necessary; I'd be content with a warm meal and a clean place to sleep. No, I don't want to play. I'm content to watch. Not content to stay at home, she set off to see the world at the age of 16. Polls show that voters are growing less and less content with the current administration. Verb The toys contented the children, at least for a little while. a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures See More Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contentum (usually in plural contenta), noun derivative from neuter past participle of Latin continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain Adjective Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin contentus "satisfied," from past participle of continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain Note: The sense "satisfied" of Latin contentus presumably developed from the more literal meaning "self-contained, restrained, held in." This is still somewhat apparent in early uses, as in this passage from Plautus's Poenulus: "ego faxo posthac di deaeque ceteri / contentiores mage erunt atque avidi minus, / quom scibunt, ut Veneri adierit leno manum." ("I will make the other gods and goddesses more restrained (contentiores) and less greedy when they know how the procurer played a trick on Venus.") Verb Middle English contenten "to rest satisfied, satisfy," borrowed from Anglo-French contenter "to satisfy," borrowed from Medieval Latin contentāre, verbal derivative of Latin contentus "satisfied" — more at content entry 2 Noun (2) noun derivative of content entry 2 or content entry 3 First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1579, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing content content analysis content word to one's heart's content self-content content oneself with content analysis content word to one's heart's content self-content content oneself with Kids Definition content 1 of 4 noun con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 1 : the things that are within —usually used in pl. the contents of a room 2 : the subject or topic treated (as in a book) —usually used in pl. a table of contents 3 : the important part or meaning (as of a book) Do you understand the content of the paragraph? 4 : a certain amount The soup has a high content of salt. content 2 of 4 adjective con·tent kən-ˈtent : pleased and satisfied content 3 of 4 verb contented; contenting : to make pleased : satisfy He contented himself with a seat beside the fire. content 4 of 4 noun : freedom from care or discomfort She fell asleep in complete content. Medical Definition content noun con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 1 : something contained —usually used in plural the stomach contents 2 : the subject matter or symbolic significance of something see latent content, manifest content 3 : the amount of specified material contained the sulfur content of a sample contenting verb present participle of content as in pleasing to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pleasing delighting satisfying feasting warming pleasuring gratifying suiting appeasing tickling entertaining thrilling amusing rejoicing gladding gladdening placating gassing satiating mollifying soothing pacifying comforting humoring sating treating diverting titillating agreeing (with) quenching exciting assuaging charming indulging calming captivating galvanizing spoiling pampering coddling mollycoddling catering (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms getting displeasing bothering crossing nettling perturbing aggravating inflaming riling irritating provoking ruffling rankling bugging incensing exasperating angering outraging vexing galling chafing irking annoying grating rousing agitating piquing roiling enraging putting out maddening harassing enflaming fretting infuriating pestering distressing upsetting harrying affronting disturbing steaming up insulting offending peeving See More
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content

noun (1)

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