NOUN | communication | context, linguistic context, context of use | discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation |
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state | context, circumstance, setting | the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event |
Sounds | kaa'ntehkst | |
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Rhymes | hypertext ... vexed: 8 rhymes with ehkst... |
Meaning | discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation. | |
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Synonyms | linguistic context, context of use | |
Broader | discourse | Extended verbal expression in speech or writing |
Spanish | contexto | |
Catalan | context | |
Adjectives | contextual | relating to or determined by or in context |
Meaning | The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. | |
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Example | "the historical context" | |
Synonyms | circumstance, setting | |
Narrower | conditions | The set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare |
conditions | The prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process | |
Broader | environment | The totality of surrounding conditions |
Spanish | circunstancia, contexto | |
Catalan | circumstància, context | |
Adjectives | contextual | relating to or determined by or in context |
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