B2 adjective Neutral

contextual

/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

Ejemplos

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1

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

2

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

3

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
context
Verb
contextualize
Adverbio
contextually
Adjetivo
contextual
Relacionado
contextualization
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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'con-' (meaning 'with') and 'text'. Contextual information is the 'text' that goes 'with' the main event to make it clear.

Quiz rápido

To understand why the law was passed, you must look at the ___________ background of the economic crisis at that time.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contextual

Ejemplos

1

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

everyday

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

2

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

formal

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

3

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

informal

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

4

A contextual analysis of the 19th-century novel reveals deep-seated social anxieties.

academic

A contextual analysis of the 19th-century novel reveals deep-seated social anxieties.

5

Contextual advertising ensures that ads are relevant to the specific website content the user is viewing.

business

Contextual advertising ensures that ads are relevant to the specific website content the user is viewing.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
context
Verb
contextualize
Adverbio
contextually
Adjetivo
contextual
Relacionado
contextualization

Colocaciones comunes

contextual clues hints found within a text or situation
contextual information background data that explains a situation
contextual analysis a study that considers surrounding circumstances
contextual factor an environmental element that influences an outcome
contextual meaning the meaning of a word based on how it is used

Frases Comunes

contextual evidence

proof derived from the surrounding situation

rich in contextual detail

having a lot of background information

contextual framework

the structure of circumstances surrounding an idea

Se confunde a menudo con

contextual vs textual

Textual relates specifically to the words in a written document, while contextual relates to the broader situation or environment.

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Notas de uso

Use 'contextual' when you want to emphasize that something cannot be understood in isolation. It is very common in academic writing when discussing history, literature, or social sciences.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'context' as an adjective (e.g., 'context clues') instead of the proper adjective 'contextual'. While 'context clues' is common in casual speech, 'contextual clues' is the grammatically precise form.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'con-' (meaning 'with') and 'text'. Contextual information is the 'text' that goes 'with' the main event to make it clear.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'contextus', meaning a 'joining together' or 'weaving together'.

Patrones gramaticales

Attributive adjective (usually placed before a noun) Non-gradable adjective (something is usually either contextual or it isn't, though 'highly contextual' is sometimes used)

Quiz rápido

To understand why the law was passed, you must look at the ___________ background of the economic crisis at that time.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: contextual

Frases relacionadas

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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