contextualism

[kuhn-teks-choo-uh-liz-uhm]

con·tex·tu·al·ism

[kuhn-teks-choo-uh-liz-uhm]
noun
1.
(in motion-picture criticism) the theory that all incidents in a film must be viewed in the social, political, and cultural context with which the film concerns itself and in which it was made.
2.
Architecture. the aesthetic position that a building or the like should be designed for harmony or a meaningful relationship with other such elements already existing in its vicinity.

Origin:
1925–30; contextual + -ism

con·tex·tu·al·ist, noun, adjective
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Contextualism is always a great word to know.
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an area of wall enframed by an arch or vault
a platform between flights of stairs or the floor at the head or foot of a flight of stairs
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Main Entry:  contextualism1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context surrounding a question
Usage:  philosophy
Main Entry:  contextualism2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a doctrine emphasizing the application of ideas or the practicalness of certain concepts and beliefs; pragmatism
Usage:  philosophy
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