Definition of content
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: something contained
—usually used in plural the jar's contentsthe drawer's contents
b
: the topics or matter treated in a written work
table of contents
c
: the principal substance (such as written matter, illustrations, or music) offered by a website
… Internet users have evolved an ethos of free content in the Internet.— Ben Gerson
b
: meaning, significance
c
: the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art — compare form sense 10c
The film was rated R for its violent content.
3a
: the matter dealt with in a field of study
… the content of sociology is inexhaustible …— Franklin H. Giddings
b
: a part, element, or complex of parts
4
: the amount of specified material contained : proportion
the sulfur content in coal
content
adjectiveDefinition of content (Entry 2 of 4)
content
verb
contented; contenting; contents
Definition of content (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to appease the desires of
… he had been betrayed into a position which neither contented his heart nor satisfied his conscience.— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
2
: to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions
The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home.
content
noun (2)Definition of content (Entry 4 of 4)
: contentment
He ate to his heart's content.
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