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contextual

adjective
kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Depending on or relating to the context or circumstances in which something occurs.
Depending on or relating to the circumstances that form the setting for an event or statement.

Example Sentences

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

His actions were understood in a broader contextual framework.

Understanding the contextual meaning of a word is crucial for effective communication.

Synonyms

situational, referential, circumstantial, environmental, conditional, relative, dependent, relevant
Entry 1
situational, referential, circumstantial
Entry 2
situational, circumstantial, environmental, conditional, relative, dependent
Entry 3
situational, relevant

Antonyms

decontextualized, isolated, irrelevant, out-of-context, absolute, independent, unconditional, unrelated
Entry 1
decontextualized, isolated, irrelevant
Entry 2
out-of-context, irrelevant, absolute, independent, unconditional, isolated
Entry 3
irrelevant, unrelated

Related Vocabularies

relating to the sense of taste
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
no longer existing; having died out
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

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