content1
/
kənˈtɛnt/
adj.
in a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.
v.
satisfy (someone).
▸
(content oneself with)
accept as adequate despite wanting more or better.
n.
- a state of satisfaction.
- a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a motion.
Phrase
- to one's heart's content
as much as one wants.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. contentus ‘satisfied’, past part. of continere (see contain).
content2
/
ˈkɒntɛnt/
n.
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(also contents)
the things that are contained in something.
▸
(contents)
a list of chapters or sections at the front of a book or periodical.
- the material dealt with in a speech, literary work, etc. as distinct from its form or style.
▸information made available by a website or other electronic medium.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from med. L. contentum (pl. contenta ‘things contained’), neut. past part. of continere (see contain).