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contented




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contented
     1. adj. Satisfied.
content
     1. n. That which is contained.
     2. n. Subject matter; that which is contained in writing or speech.
     3. n. The amount of material contained; contents.
     4. n. Capacity for holding.
     5. n. (mathematics) The n-dimensional space contained by an n-dimensional polytope (called volume in the case of a polyhedron and area in the case of a polygon).
     6. n. (algebra, ring theory) (of a polynomial with coefficients in a GCD domain) The greatest common divisor of the coefficients; (of a polynomial with coefficients in an integral domain) the common factor
     7. n. Satisfaction; contentment.
           They were in a state of sleepy content after supper.
     8. n. (obsolete) Acquiescence without examination.
     9. n. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
     10. n. (House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmate vote.
     11. n. (House of Lords) A member who votes in assent.
     12. adj. Satisfied.
     13. interj. (archaic) Alright, agreed.
     14. v. To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.
           You can't have any more - you'll have to content yourself with what you already have.
     15. v. (transitive, obsolete) To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Example Sentences

No matter how rich he may be, he is never contented. 
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world. 
Despite his riches, he's not contented. 
It is true that he is poor, but he is contented. 



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