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Context
KAH-ntehkst
/ˈkɑːntɛkst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
context
Dictionary meaning
Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation.
Examples
- The historical context.
Synonyms: linguistic context, context of use
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