Context — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Context
Context (noun)
- the parts of a discourse that surround a word, phrase, or passage and that help to explain its meaning
- the situation in which something happens, environment, setting
Context (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
"in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Context
The most common words with a similar meaning to Context:
Word Forms of Context
Derived words: contextless (adjective), contextual (adjective), contextually (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Context
Middle English contexte "text, composition," borrowed from Medieval Latin contextus "sequence, connection, setting," going back to Latin, "action of weaving, connection, coherence, ordered scheme, structure," from contexere "to weave together, connect (words), compose, combine" (from con- con- + texere "to weave, construct") + -tus, suffix of action nouns technical:1
First known use: 1577
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Context
- CEFR level: C2 English Vocabulary — Page 18
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 4
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 4
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Words & Phrases Containing Context
Frequently Asked Questions about Context
What does "Context" mean?
"Context" means the parts of a discourse that surround a word, phrase, or passage and that help to explain its meaning. As a noun, it is defined as: the parts of a discourse that surround a word, phrase, or passage and that help to explain its meaning.
What is another word for "Context"?
Other words for "Context" include ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, contexture, environment, environs and medium. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Context" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Context"?
There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Context". Common alternatives include ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, contexture, environment, environs, medium, milieu and mise-en-scène.
How do you use "Context" in a sentence?
Examples of "Context" in a sentence: "in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans".
Is "Context" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Context" is a noun.
Is "Context" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C2-level word, "Context" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Context"?
"Context" is pronounced /ˈkän-ˌtekst/ and divided into syllables as con·text.
What is the origin of the word "Context"?
"Context" comes from Middle English contexte "text, composition," borrowed from Medieval Latin contextus "sequence, connection, setting," going back to Latin, "action of weaving, connection, coherence, ordered scheme, structure," from contexere "to weave together, connect (words), compose, combine" (from con- con- + texere "to weave, construct") + -tus, suffix of action nouns technical:1. First known use: 1577.