context — The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntekst/
Korean meaning: 어떤 사건, 진술, 아이디어가 일어나는 상황이나 환경으로, 그것을 완전히 이해하는 데 필요한 배경
Korean pronunciation: 컨-텍스트 (강세: 컨)
Example Sentences
- My mom said I was 'special' - but knowing my mom, I need to understand the context first!
- Without context, 'That's sick!' could be either a compliment or genuine concern.
- The CSAT reading comprehension questions often test students' ability to understand context clues.
context
NOUN//ˈkɑːntekst//
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood
Understanding meaning through surrounding circumstances
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Reading the text without context makes it seem like mere pretext!
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Origin
From Latin 'contextus', the past participle of 'contexere', meaning 'to weave together'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'texere' (to weave), reflecting the idea of threads woven together to form a complete fabric.
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“My mom said I was 'special' - but knowing my mom, I need to understand the context first!”
“Without context, 'That's sick!' could be either a compliment or genuine concern.”
“The CSAT reading comprehension questions often test students' ability to understand context clues.”
“In the context of climate change, every small action matters.”
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