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context

/ˈkɒntɛkst/ /ˈkɑːntɛkst/

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noun

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

Examples :

"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."

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noun

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

Examples :

"The word "home" in the sentence "I'm going home now" takes on a different context if it's said by a student than if it's said by a traveling salesman. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The archaeologist studied the context of the ancient pottery shards, looking for clues about the people who lived there. "

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noun

The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

Examples :

"The chef carefully examined the mushroom's context before slicing it. "

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noun

For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.

Examples :

"The context for the math problem includes the variables 'x' and 'y'. "

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verb

To knit or bind together; to unite closely.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture contextualized the historical events, knitting together the past and present. "

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adjective

Knit or woven together; close; firm.

Examples :

"The family's support network was a context fabric of love and understanding. "

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