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English
Etymology
From Latin contextus.
Pronunciation
Noun
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Singular context |
Plural contexts |
context (plural contexts)
- the text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning
- the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings which determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event
- In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.
Antonyms
Derived terms
- context-dependent
- context-free
- context-sensitive
- in context, compare in isolation
- keyword in context, KWIC
- keyword out of context, KWOC
- out of context
- take out of context
Usage notes
- For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.
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