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content

/kənˈtɛnt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state of being satisfied or fulfilled.

    - "He felt a sense of contentment after finishing the project."
    - "The customer was content with the service provided."
  • Noun

    A state of happiness and satisfaction.

    - "She found content in her simple life."
    - "The old man took pleasure in the simple things that gave him content."

Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈtɛnt/



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  2. /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/



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  3. /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/



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Synonyms

contented , pleased , satisfied
Rhymes
Words rhyming with content
contentment , discontent , distant , present
Variants
List of all variants of content that leads to same result
content , contents , contented , contenting , content analyses , content analysis , content word , content oneself with , self-content , self-contents , to her heart's content , to his heart's content , to one's heart's content , to their heart's content
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'contener', from 'contenir', to contain.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'content' comes from the Old French word 'contener', which means 'to contain'.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'content' is used to refer to the value of an expression when it is evaluated.


Related Concepts
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  1. Satisfaction: A feeling of contentment or happiness, often as a result of achieving a goal or having a need met.

  2. Fulfillment: The act of fulfilling or satisfying a need or desire.


Culture
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Content has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various emotions and states of mind. In art, it is often portrayed as a calm and serene state, while in literature, it is used to describe characters who are satisfied with their lives.

How to Memorize "content"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a calm and serene scene, such as a beautiful landscape or a peaceful lake. Imagine yourself in this scene, feeling content and at peace.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'content' with feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Think of a time when you felt truly content and focus on that memory.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'content' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Content is a feeling that's always worth the rent'.


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