contextual
|con/tex/tu/al|
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/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/
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/kənˈtɛkstjʊəl/
relating to context
Etymology
Etymology Information
'contextual' originates from the Latin word 'contextus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'texere' meant 'to weave.'
Historical Evolution
'contextus' transformed into the English word 'contextual' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'woven together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to context.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or depending on the context of something.
The meaning of the word can change based on its contextual use.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41