Definitions for context
ˈkɒn tɛkstcon·text

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.4 / 5 votes

1. context, linguistic context, context of usenoun

   discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

2. context, circumstance, settingnoun

   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

   "the historical context"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. contextnoun

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

   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.

2. contextnoun

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

3. contextnoun

   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.

4. contextnoun

   The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

5. Etymology: From contextus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contextadjective

   Knit together; firm.

   Etymology: from contex.

   Hollow and thin, for lightness; but withal context and firm, for strength. William Derham, Physico-Theology.

2. Contextnoun

   The general series of a discourse; the parts of the discourse that precede and follow the sentence quoted.

   Etymology: contextus, Latin.

   That chapter is really a representation of one, which hath only the knowledge, not practice of his duty; as is manifest from the context. Henry Hammond, on Fundamentals.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. context

   Context refers to the circumstances, conditions, or setting in which an event, action, or statement occurs or exists. It includes relevant background information, specific details, or elements that influences understanding or interpretation of a situation. In terms of language or communication, context refers to the surrounding text or conversation that helps to explain the meaning of a specific word or phrase. In social, cultural, or historical studies, it refers to the conditions or events that influence or affect a particular occurrence or phenomenon.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Contextadjective

   knit or woven together; close; firm

2. Contextnoun

   the part or parts of something written or printed, as of Scripture, which precede or follow a text or quoted sentence, or are so intimately associated with it as to throw light upon its meaning

3. Contextverb

   to knit or bind together; to unite closely

4. Etymology: [L. contextus; cf. F. contexte .]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ConTeXt

   ConTeXt is a general-purpose document processor. It is especially suited for structured documents, automated document production, very fine typography, and multi-lingual typesetting. It is based in part on the TeX typesetting system, and uses a document markup language for manuscript preparation. The typographical and automated capabilities of ConTeXt are extensive, including interfaces for handling microtypography, multiple footnotes and footnote classes, and manipulating OpenType fonts and features. Moreover, it offers extensive support for colors, backgrounds, hyperlinks, presentations, figure-text integration, and conditional compilation. It gives the user extensive control over formatting while making it easy to create new layouts and styles without learning the low-level TeX macro language. ConTeXt may be compared and contrasted with LaTeX, but the primary thrust of the two are rather distinct. ConTeXt from the ground up is a typography and typesetting system meant to provide users easy and consistent access to advanced typographical control—important for general-purpose typesetting tasks. The original vision of LaTeX is to insulate the user from typographical decisions—a useful approach for submitting, say, articles for a scientific journal. LaTeX has evolved from that original vision; at the same time, ConTeXt’s unified design avoids the package clashes that can happen with LaTeX.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Context

   kon′tekst, n. the parts of a discourse or treatise which precede and follow a special passage and fix its true meaning.—adj. Context′ual—adv. Context′ually.—n. Context′ure, the interweaving of parts into a whole: the structure or system of anything: any interwoven fabric: the composition of a writing.—v.t. (Carlyle) to weave. [L. contextus, contexĕre—con, together, texĕre, textum, to weave.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. context

   An intuitive feeling, knowing and understanding of the expression of a language that contributes to the interpretation of the expression.

   When we read a sentence we know intuitively the intent and context of the expression.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

2. ---

   contextnoun

   Text in care of commanding officers that's carried over to countries with common written or printed material regarded as conveying the authentic or primary form of a particular work. 1.) the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

   The world tried to tell us who were in history but the universe tells us who we are in the context of the Bible.

   Etymology: Equals=

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on May 1, 2024  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'context' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1172

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'context' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1848

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'context' in Nouns Frequency: #458

How to pronounce context?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say context in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of context in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of context in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of context in a Sentence

1. Steve Vladeck:

   Roe wasn't decided in a vacuum ; it's part of a larger understanding of The Constitution that recognizes a right to privacy in text that doesn't expressly identify it, if there's a majority of Supreme Court justices no longer willing to recognize such a right in the context of abortion -- indeed, who believe Supreme Court should never have recognized Supreme Court -- then that calls into question those other rights, as well.

2. The Indian-born producer:

   Just moving around so much, literally every two years, i didn't feel like I had a friend until I was 18. If you're moving to a different school, let alone a different country every couple years, it's kind of jarring as a kid. There was no consistency for me in a cultural context.

3. Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife:

   The UTSA president announced that he was ending the recent practice of displaying a large Come and Take It flag at football games. While he explained this was because of recent use of the flag by some groups for their particular causes and not connected to the flag’s historical context, such symbols have deep meaning for many Texans who value our state’s history.

4. Carlos Solar:

   The colonia Roma is emblematic in the context of Mexico City. It's an old quarter, more than a century old, it's significant, it's symbolic. It carries for us very painful memories, like the earthquakes, especially 1985.

5. Jaxton Wheeler:

   My gay community friends please a life is lost and we gain nothing from anything but showing respect and sympathy, her fans and loved ones are upset, I'm sickened in my out of context comment. As I stated before anyone even made my tweet a thing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=context
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Context
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=context
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/context
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=context
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=context