CONTEXT
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1T1E1X8T1 = 16
Definition
- noun discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation. — synonyms: linguistic_context, context_of_use
- noun the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. — synonyms: circumstance, setting
Examples
- “the historical context”
- “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.”
- “Without any context, I can't tell you if the "dish" refers to the food, or the thing you eat it on.”