contenting

con·tent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tent]
- /kənˈtɛnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tent]
- /kənˈtɛnt/

Definitions of contenting word

adjective contenting satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else. 1
adjective contenting British. agreeing; assenting. 1
adjective contenting Archaic. willing. 1
verb with object contenting to make content: These things content me. 1
noun contenting the state or feeling of being contented; satisfaction; contentment: His content was threatened. 1
noun contenting (in the British House of Lords) an affirmative vote or voter. 1

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Origin of contenting

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 Contenting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Contenting

contenting 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

contenting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for contenting

adjective contenting

welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.

Just one Synonym for contenting