Content
Content (kon*tent") , adjective
[French content, from Latin contentus, past participle 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.
Content (kon"tent or kon*tent"; 277) , noun
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.
2.
Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obsolete]
Strong ship's, of great content.
3.
(Geometry) 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.
Collocations (1)
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.
Content , transitive verb
[French contenter, Late Latin contentare, from Latin 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.
Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them.
2.
To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.
Content , noun
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.
2.
Acquiescence without examination. [Obsolete]
The sense they humbly take upon content.
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.
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.