content word

noun

con·tent word ˈkän-ˌtent-

: a word that primarily expresses lexical meaning compare function word

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of content word was in 1940

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“Content word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/content%20word. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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