decontextualization
|de-con-tex-tu-al-i-za-tion|
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/diːˌkɒnˌtɛkstʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/diːˌkɒnˌtɛkstjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
removal from context
Etymology
'decontextualization' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'contextualization,' which comes from 'context,' meaning 'the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.'
'Contextualization' evolved from the Latin word 'contextus,' meaning 'a joining together.' The prefix 'de-' was added to indicate removal.
Initially, it meant 'removing from context,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of removing something from its context, making it independent of its original environment or situation.
The decontextualization of historical events can lead to misunderstandings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 00:45