contentment

English

/kənˈtɛntmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • The state or degree of being contented or satisfied.
  • happiness in one's situation; satisfaction
  • The neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind.

Etymology

Suffix from English content (contentment, subject matter, satisfaction).

Origin

English

content

Gloss

contentment, subject matter, satisfaction

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