content-based — based on the subject matter or information contained within something, rather than its form or structure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on the subject matter or information contained within something, rather than its form or structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntent beɪst/
Example Sentences
- In content-based instruction, students learn English by studying history or science, not just grammar rules.
- Netflix's content-based recommendation system suggested five zombie movies after I watched one documentary about pandas.
- The government adopted a content-based approach to reform the public curriculum.
content-based
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːntent beɪst/]
based on the subject matter or information contained within something, rather than its form or structure
The teacher runs a content-based lesson where students learn English through science topics.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word combines 'content', derived from Latin 'contentum' (that which is contained), and 'based', from the noun 'base' (foundation, groundwork). Together they form a modern English adjective meaning 'founded on or determined by content'.
Breakdown
content (from Latin contentum, meaning contained matter or subject material) + based (from base, meaning foundation or ground). The compound indicates something grounded in or organized according to content rather than other criteria.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In content-based instruction, students learn English by studying history or science, not just grammar rules.”
“Netflix's content-based recommendation system suggested five zombie movies after I watched one documentary about pandas.”
“The government adopted a content-based approach to reform the public curriculum.”
“My spam filter is content-based, so it deletes any email mentioning 'free money' before I even see it.”
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