context
|con-text|
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːn.tɛkst/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
surrounding circumstances
Etymology
'context' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'contextus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'texere' meant 'to weave.'
'contextus' transformed into the Old French word 'context,' and eventually became the modern English word 'context' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the weaving together of words,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'circumstances surrounding an event or statement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the circumstances or setting surrounding a particular event, statement, or idea that help to clarify its meaning.
The meaning of the word can change depending on the context.
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Noun 2
the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect.
To understand the author's intent, you must consider the context of the paragraph.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35