content

The definition of content is someone who is satisfied with what they have.

(adjective)

An example of content is how a person feels after eating the perfect meal.

Content is defined as what is inside or included in something.

(noun)

See content in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

happy enough with what one has or is; not desiring something more or different; satisfied
willing: used in the British House of Lords as an affirmative vote
Archaic pleased

Origin: OFr < L contentus, pp. of continere: see contain

transitive verb

to make content; satisfy: often used reflexively

noun

contentment

noun

1. all that is contained in something; everything inside: the contents of a jar, trunk, etc.
2. all that is contained or dealt with in a writing or speech: a table of contents
1. all that is dealt with in a course or area of study, work of art, discussion, etc.
2. essential meaning; substance: the content of a poem as distinguished from its form
Rare
1. a holding power; capacity
2. volume or area
the amount (of a specified substance) contained: iron with a high carbon content

Origin: ME < ML contentum (pl. contenta), orig. neut. pp. of L continere: see contain

See content in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something contained, as in a receptacle. Often used in the plural: the contents of my desk drawer; the contents of an aerosol can.
a. The individual items or topics that are dealt with in a publication or document. Often used in the plural: a table of contents.
b. The material, including text and images, that constitutes a publication or document.
a. The substantive or meaningful part: “The brain is hungry not for method but for content, especially content which contains generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit” (Frederick Turner).
b. The meaning or significance of a literary or artistic work.
The proportion of a specified substance: Eggs have a high protein content.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin contentum

Origin: , neuter past participle of Latin continēre, to contain; see contain

adjective

Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied.
Ready to accept or acquiesce; willing: She was content to step down after four years as chief executive.

transitive verb con·tent·ed, con·tent·ing, con·tents

To make content or satisfied: contented himself with one piece of cake.

noun

Contentment; satisfaction.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin contentus

Origin: , past participle of continēre, to restrain; see contain

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