content
satisfied; also something held inside
Roots
- com-: with, together, complete, or intensified
- ten / tain: hold or keep
Other words with the ten / tain root
- abstain: to hold back from doing or taking something
- contain: to hold inside
- contented: satisfied or at peace
- detain: to hold back
- discontent: dissatisfaction or unrest
- impertinent: rude or not properly relevant
- malcontent: dissatisfied person, often rebellious or resentful
Content is held or settled. In malcontent, mal- turns contentment sour.
She felt content after one clean explanation made the word click.