Definitions for: Content


[n] something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; "a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject"
[n] the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
[n] what a communication that is about something is about
[n] everything that is included in a collection; "he emptied the contents of his pockets"; "the two groups were similar in content"
[n] the amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons"
[n] the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
[n] the state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart's content"
[v] satisfy in a limited way; "He contented himself with one glass of beer per day"
[v] make content; "I am contented"



Webster (1913) Definition: Con*tent" (k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"), a. [F. content, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See
Contain.]
Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by
that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble;
satisfied; contented; at rest.

Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content.
--1 Tim. vi.
8.


Con"tent (k[o^]n"t[e^]nt or k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"; 277), n.;
usually in pl., Contents.
1. That which is contained; the thing or things held by a
receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the
contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a
book.

I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and
the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.
--Grew.

2. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.]

Strong ship's, of great content. --Bacon.

3. (Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained
within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial
contents.

The geometrical content, figure, and situation of
all the lands of a kingdom. --Graunt.

Table of contents, or Contents, a table or list of topics
in a book, showing their order and the place where they
may be found: a summary.


Con*tent", v. t. [F. contenter, LL. contentare, fr. L.
contentus, p. p. See Content, a.]
1. To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation;
to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.

Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused
ideas, where clearer are to be attained. --I. Watts.

Pilate, willing to content the people, released
Barabbas unto them. --Mark xv. 15.

2. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.
--Shak.

Syn: To satisfy; appease; plese. See Satiate.


Con*tent", n.
1. Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition;
freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment;
moderate happiness.

Such is the fullness of my heart's content. --Shak.

2. Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.]

The sense they humbly take upon content. --Pope.

3. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained
would make one happy.

So will I in England work your grace's full content.
--Shak.

4. (Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or
motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes
``Content.''.

Supposing the number of ``Contents'' and ``Not
contents'' strictly equal in number and consequence.
--Burke.

Synonyms: capacity, cognitive content, contentedness, depicted object, mental object, message, subject, subject matter, substance

Antonyms: discontent

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