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contextual

[kuhn-teks-choo-uhl] Example Sentences Origin

con·tex·tu·al

[kuhn-teks-choo-uhl]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or depending on the context.

Origin:
1805–15; < Latin contextu-, stem of contextus context + -al1

con·tex·tu·al·ly, adverb
non·con·tex·tu·al, adjective
non·con·tex·tu·al·ly, adverb

contextual, contractual.
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Contextual is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example Sentences
  • The text of the book will be indexed for search engines and accompanied by contextual ads served by the major search companies.
  • It seems reasonable to avoid losing an otherwise good student because of contextual or side-issues.
  • Sensors will have to become ubiquitous in products, as well as the environment, to provide the vital contextual information.
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contextual (kənˈtɛkstjʊəl)
 
adj
relating to, dependent on, or using context: contextual criticism of a book
 
con'textually
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

contextual
c.1820, from context on model of textual, etc. In philosophy, contextual definition is recorded from 1934, along with contextualization, contextualize. Related: Contextualized.
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