Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recontextualize

verb

/ˌriː.kənˈtɛk.stjʊ.ə.laɪz/

Definition

To place something in a new context or setting, which can alter its meaning or interpretation.

Examples

Artists often recontextualize everyday objects to provoke thought about their functionality.
The author chose to recontextualize historical events in her novel to appeal to modern readers.

Meaning

Recontextualization often involves taking an idea or a piece of information from its original context and presenting it in a different way that may lead to a new understanding.