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contents

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/
Meanings

  • The meaning of the word 'contents'. This can refer to the material or substances inside a container, or the information or data that is contained within a document or database.

    - "The contents of the box were damaged during transport."
    - "The contents of the document revealed sensitive information that should not be made public."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/



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Rhymes
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hymes , imes
Homophones
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  1. home phones

Variants
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content , contented , contenting , contents , self-content , self-contents
Forms
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noun: the material or substances inside a container, or the information or data that is contained within a document or database., verb: to contain or hold within, or to include or add as part of., gerund: containing or holding within, or including or adding as part of.

Etymology
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The word 'contents' comes from the Old French word 'contens', which means 'holding together' or 'contained'. This word evolved from the Latin word 'contents' which means 'that which is contained'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the contents of a hot air balloon are typically made up of hot air and a lightweight gas, such as helium, to help lift the balloon off the ground?

  2. Did you know that the contents of a black hole are believed to be so dense and compact that they contain an infinite amount of matter in a finite space, making them one of the most intriguing and mysterious phenomena in the universe?

  3. Did you know that the contents of a typical household waste bin can vary greatly depending on the location, the time of year, and the lifestyle and habits of the people living in the household?

  4. Did you know that the contents of a typical computer hard drive can also vary greatly depending on the size and capacity of the hard drive, the type and amount of data that is stored on the hard drive, and the organization and structure of the file system and directory structure on the hard drive?

Related Concepts
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  1. container: A receptacle or enclosure designed to hold, store, or transport various materials or substances, or to contain and protect various objects or information.

  2. information: Data or knowledge that is collected, processed, and disseminated in various forms and formats, including text, images, audio, and video, for the purpose of facilitating communication, education, research, decision-making, and other activities and functions.

  3. data: Factual information that is collected, processed, and stored in various forms and formats, including text, images, audio, and video, for the purpose of facilitating communication, education, research, decision-making, and other activities and functions.

Culture
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In various cultures and traditions, the concept of 'contents' has held significant meaning and importance. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the word 'ka' was used to refer to the spiritual essence or 'contents' of an individual. Similarly, in some Eastern traditions, the term 'Tao' or 'The Way' is used to describe the underlying order or 'contents' of the universe.

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