CONTEXT

/ˈkɒntɛkst/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Definition

  1. noun discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation. — synonyms: linguistic_context, context_of_use
  2. noun the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. — synonyms: circumstance, setting

Examples

  • “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.”

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