Meaning of context in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑntɛkst/

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  1. Noun

    context

    Etymology

    late Middle English (denoting the construction of a text): from Latin contextus, from con-‘together’ + texere‘to weave’

    Definitions

    1. discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
  2. 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

    Examples

    • « the historical context »

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