HyperDic: context

English > 2 senses of the word context:
NOUNcommunicationcontext, linguistic context, context of usediscourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
statecontext, circumstance, settingthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
context > pronunciation
Soundskaa'ntehkst
Rhymeshypertext ... vexed: 8 rhymes with ehkst...
English > context: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningdiscourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation.
Synonymslinguistic context, context of use
BroaderdiscourseExtended verbal expression in speech or writing
Spanishcontexto
Catalancontext
Adjectivescontextualrelating to or determined by or in context
English > context: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event.
Example"the historical context"
Synonymscircumstance, setting
NarrowerconditionsThe set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
conditionsThe prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
BroaderenvironmentThe totality of surrounding conditions
Spanishcircunstancia, contexto
Catalancircumstància, context
Adjectivescontextualrelating to or determined by or in context

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