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contemplate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/To look at or consider something thoughtfully for a long time.
contemplating
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪ.tɪŋ/The process of thinking deeply about something for a significant period, often with an element of consideration or potential intention.
contemplation
nounMedium
/ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/The action of thinking deeply about something; thoughtful observation or consideration.
contemplative
adjectivenounC1/C2
/kənˈtemplətɪv/Characterized by quiet, serious thought or reflection; devoted to religious or spiritual meditation.
contemplative order
nounC2
/kənˈtemplətɪv ˈɔːdə/A religious community, especially within the Catholic Church, whose primary purpose is a life of prayer, meditation, and spiritual reflection rather than active works like teaching or nursing.
contemporary
adjectivenounC1
/kənˈtem.pər.ər.i/Existing or occurring in the present time; belonging to the same time period.
contemporize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/kənˈtem.pər.aɪz/To make something modern or suitable for the present time.
contempt
nounC1
/kənˈtɛm(p)t/The feeling that a person or thing is worthless, beneath consideration, or deserving of scorn.
contempt of congress
nounLow
/kənˈtɛmpt əv ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/A legal charge for willfully obstructing or failing to comply with a legitimate order, subpoena, or inquiry issued by the United States Congress or one of its committees.
contend
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/kənˈtɛnd/to struggle or compete against difficulties or opponents; to assert or argue a position.
contender
nounC1
/kənˈtɛndə/A person or entity that competes or strives for a position, title, or prize.
contends
verbC1
/kənˈtendz/To struggle or compete against opposition; to assert or argue that something is true.
content
nounC1
Adjective: /kənˈtɛnt/; Noun: /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/In a state of peaceful satisfaction; the information, substance, or topics contained within something.
content analysis
nounC1
/ˈkɒn.tent əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/A research methodology for systematically studying and quantifying the content of communication (text, speech, images).
content farm
nounC1-C2 / Low frequency in general discourse, common in media, tech, and digital marketing criticism.
/ˈkɒn.tent ˌfɑːm/A website or company that produces large amounts of low-quality, superficial, or clickbait content, often generated quickly by underpaid writers or automated systems, with the primary aim of attracting web traffic and generating advertising revenue rather than providing genuine value or information.
content marketing
nounC1
/ˈkɒn.tent ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/A strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience.
content warning
nounB2-C1
/ˈkɒn.tent ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/A notice given before presenting material that may cause distress or discomfort to some viewers/readers.
content word
nounC2
/ˈkɒn.tent ˌwɜːd/A word that carries the main semantic content or meaning in a sentence, as opposed to grammatical/functional words.
content-addressable storage
nounVery Low (C2 technical)
/ˈkɒn.tent əˈdres.ə.bəl ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/A computer storage method where data is retrieved based on its content, not its location.
contentedness
nounLow
/kənˈtɛntɪdnəs/The state of being satisfied and happy with what one has; a feeling of peaceful happiness.

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