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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tent]
- /kənˈtɛnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-tent]
- /kənˈtɛnt/
Definitions of contentness word
- adjective contentness satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else. 2
- adjective contentness British. agreeing; assenting. 1
- adjective contentness Archaic. willing. 1
- verb with object contentness to make content: These things content me. 1
- noun contentness the state or feeling of being contented; satisfaction; contentment: His content was threatened. 1
- noun contentness (in the British House of Lords) an affirmative vote or voter. 1
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Origin of contentness
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin contentus satisfied, special use of past participle of continēre; see content1
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Parts of speech for Contentness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contentness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
contentness usage trend in Literature
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