content
UK: ˈkɒn.tɛnt | US: ˈkɑːn.tɛnt
n. 1. The things contained or included within something (e.g., the contents of a box).
n. 2. The subject matter or ideas represented in a work (e.g., book content).
adj. 1. In a state of peaceful satisfaction (e.g., a content smile).
vt. 1. To satisfy or appease someone (e.g., to content oneself with little).
content = con<together> + tent<hold>
- con: From Latin cum (together), indicating aggregation or completeness.
- tent: From Latin tenere (to hold), reflecting containment or possession.
Etymology Origin:
The word "content" traces back to Latin contentus (held together, satisfied), combining con- (intensifier) and tenere (to hold). Originally, it described something "held within" (noun) or a person "held in satisfaction" (adjective/verb). Over time, the noun evolved to mean "what is contained," while the adjective/verb retained the emotional sense of being "held" in peace.
The content of the email was confidential.
She felt content after a relaxing evening.
The box’s content spilled onto the floor.
He contented himself with simple pleasures.
The course content covers advanced topics.