Context

Quick meaning: Context is a noun meaning (linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (mycology) The trama or flesh of a mushroom.
2. (logic) For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.
3. (programming) The data (register contents, program counter value, etc.) needed to switch to another thread of execution.
4. The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
5. (archaeology) 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.
6. (obsolete) To knit or bind together; to unite closely.
7. (obsolete) Knit or woven together; close; firm.

Example Sentences

the coats, without, are context and callous, firm and strong.

The whole worlds frame, which is contexted onely by commerce and contracts.

Without context, I can't tell if dish refers to a plate, or to the food served thereon.

—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.

Word Forms

• contexts
• contexting
• contexted

Synonyms for context

Depending on context, synonyms include frame, framework, background, backdrop, setting, purlieus.

Antonyms for context

Common opposites include isolation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include circumstance, scenario, setting, reference, aspect, contextualize.

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