context Definition
- 1the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed
- 2the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning
Using context: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "context" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The context of this conversation is important to understand the meaning of their words.
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Without the proper context, the joke doesn't make sense.
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The context of the painting is the Renaissance period.
context Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for context
- environment
- background
- situation
- circumstances
- conditions
Antonyms for context
- text
- content
Phrases with context
Example
The quote was taken out of context and misinterpreted.
Example
When you read the whole paragraph, the sentence makes sense in context.
the process of storing and restoring the state of a software application or process so that execution can be resumed from the same point at a later time
Example
Context switching is necessary when a computer has multiple processes running at the same time.
Origins of context
from Latin 'contextus', meaning 'a joining together'
Summary: context in Brief
The term 'context' [ˈkɒntekst] refers to the circumstances or surroundings that provide meaning or clarity to an event, statement, or idea. It can also refer to the words or passages that surround a particular word or phrase. Examples include 'The context of this conversation is important to understand the meaning of their words,' and 'Without the proper context, the joke doesn't make sense.' The phrase 'out of context' refers to something being misunderstood due to a lack of surrounding information.
