con·tent
1 (kŏńtĕnt́)
[Middle English, from Medieval Latin contentum, neuter past participle of Latin continēre, to contain; see contain.]
noun
- Something contained, as in a receptacle. Often used in the plural: the contents of my desk drawer; the contents of an aerosol can.
- The individual items or topics that are dealt with in a publication or document. Often used in the plural: a table of contents.
- The material, including text and images, that constitutes a publication or document.
- 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)
- The meaning or significance of a literary or artistic work.
- The proportion of a specified substance: Eggs have a high protein content.
con·tent
2 (kən-tĕnt́)
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin contentus past participle of continēre, to restrain; 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: -tent·ed, -tent·ing, -tents.
- To make content or satisfied: contented himself with one piece of cake.
noun
- Contentment; satisfaction.
