contained

[ kuhn-teynd ]

adjective

1. showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised:

   She was contained throughout the ordeal.

Other Words From

• con·tain·ed·ly [k, uh, n-, tey, -nid-lee], adverb
• subcon·tained adjective
• uncon·tained adjective
• well-con·tained adjective

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

Example Sentences

The majority of mutated cells contained only one or two copy number alterations, and it's known that it takes multiple mutations to form a cancer.

From Science Daily

However, the resulting building, which contained a spa pool and home cinema, was described by council enforcement officer Richard Proctor as "wholly unauthorised" and the family was forced to demolish it in February.

From BBC

She also said it contained the "strictest safeguards anywhere in the world".

From BBC

The information contained in these consumer profiles is becoming so detailed, however, that when paired with other data sets that include location information, it could be possible to target specific individuals, Keserű said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was also focused on making sure the powers contained in the OSA, which is coming into effect next year, were used "assertively" by the regulator.

From BBC

Related Words

• constant
• definite
• implied
• latent
• steadfast
• tacit
• unshakable
• unspoken