context

/ˈkɒntɛkst/

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Definition

Context is the setting or circumstances that surround an event, situation, or piece of information. It provides the background and environment in which something happens or is understood.

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"context" as noun

1 - The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

2 - The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

3 - The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.

"context" as verb

1 - To knit or bind together; to unite closely.

"context" as adjective

1 - Knit or woven together; close; firm.

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Synonyms

1 - setting

2 - environment

3 - background

4 - circumstances

5 - situation

6 - frame

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Antonyms

1 - concrete

2 - general

3 - specific

4 - explicit

5 - direct

6 - circumstantial

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Examples in Context

1 - Her referring notes helped us understand the context of the discussion.

1 - Sus apuntes de referencia nos ayudaron a entender el contexto de la discusión.

2 - Her accusation seemed absurd given the context of their recent discussions.

2 - Su acusación parecía absurda dado el contexto de sus recientes discusiones.

3 - The author will draw on historical events to give context to his story.

3 - El autor se basará en eventos históricos para dar contexto a su historia.

4 - This article gives a fuller look at the historical context of the issue.

4 - Este artículo ofrece una mirada más profunda al contexto histórico del problema.

5 - In his lecture, he will premise the discussion on historical context .

5 - En su conferencia, fundamentará la discusión en el contexto histórico.

6 - Don't leave out the introduction; it's essential for context .

6 - No prescindas de la introducción; es esencial para el contexto .

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