content — the things that are contained in something; subject matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the things that are contained in something; subject matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntent/
Example Sentences
- The professor complained that his students only cared about grades, not the actual content of the course.
- My grandmother is perfectly content with her flip phone while I'm obsessed with the latest smartphone.
- The content creator spent three hours making a 30-second TikTok video.
content
NOUN[/ˈkɑːntent/]
the things that are contained in something; subject matter
After a warm meal with friends, she felt completely content with her simple life.
Content carved in cement, where hearts lament
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'contentus', meaning 'held together' or 'satisfied'. It combines 'con-' (together) and 'tenere' (to hold, to contain), originally referring to things held within or a state of mind that is satisfied and at ease.
Breakdown
con- (together) + tenere (to hold, contain) + -us (adjective suffix), forming the past participle meaning 'held together' or 'contained', which evolved to express the sense of being satisfied or the things contained within something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor complained that his students only cared about grades, not the actual content of the course.”
“My grandmother is perfectly content with her flip phone while I'm obsessed with the latest smartphone.”
“The content creator spent three hours making a 30-second TikTok video.”
“She contented herself with window shopping since her wallet was practically empty.”
“The alcohol content of this wine is surprisingly high for such a sweet taste.”
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