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contained

[ kuhn-teynd ]

adjective

  1. showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised:

    She was contained throughout the ordeal.



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Other Word Forms

  • Dz·ٲ·· [k, uh, n-, tey, -nid-lee], adverb
  • ܲcDz·ٲԱ adjective
  • ܲcDz·ٲԱ adjective
  • ɱ-Dz·ٲԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of contained1

First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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The fact that the lunch of beef wellington, mash potatoes and green beans contained death cap mushrooms and caused the guests' illnesses is not in contention, the court heard.

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About a fifth of all complaints contained mention of the failed referendum.

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Dr Victoria McCloud, who stepped down from court last year, said the judgement and equality watchdog's new guidance violated her human rights and she felt "contained and segregated".

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Mr Adams also alleges he was defamed in a BBC online article based on the broadcast, a BBC NI Spotlight TV documentary, which contained claims made by an anonymous source.

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The judge in that case called him "evasive" and said he had "real concerns as to the reliability of Mr Lancaster's evidence", which contained "significant inconsistencies".

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