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content (1)

con·tent [ kón tènt ]


noun  (plural con·tents)
Definition:
 
1. amount of something in container: the amount of something contained in something else
fruit with a high vitamin C content

2. subject matter: the various issues, topics, or questions dealt with in speech, discussion, or a piece of writing
a speech that was highly emotive in both tone and content

3. meaning or message: the meaning or message contained in a creative work, as distinct from its appearance, form, or style

4. information available electronically: information made available by an electronic medium or product

5. intellectually interesting material: material or ideas that are considered to be interesting, challenging, or worthwhile

6. capacity: the capacity of a container



plural noun con·tents 
Definition:
 
1. something contained: everything that is inside a particular container
picked up the file and emptied its contents onto the desk

2. subject of text: the subject matter of a document or publication
revealed the contents of the letter

3. list of subject or chapter headings: a list at the front of a publication that gives the title and number of the first page of each new chapter, article, or part

[15th century. < medieval Latin contentum "something contained," form of Latin contentus, past participle of continere (see contain)]
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