Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
context
noun
/ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
Definition
The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular event, situation, or word.
Examples
- The meaning of the word often depends on the context in which it is used.
- To fully understand the story, you need to consider the historical context.
- In the context of the debate, her arguments were compelling.
Meaning
Context refers to the background information or environment that helps to understand the meaning of something more clearly.
Synonyms
- situation
- background
- framework
- environment
