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
Dictionary Entries Near content word
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“Content word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/content%20word. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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