B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
context
Verb
contextualize
Adverbe
contextually
Adjectif
contextual
Apparenté
contextualization
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Astuce mémo

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contextual

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
context
Verb
contextualize
Adverbe
contextually
Adjectif
contextual
Apparenté
contextualization

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : contextual

Expressions liées

Mots lis

multicentcide

C1

To systematically destroy or neutralize multiple core centers of operation, power, or biological activity within a single system. This term is often used in specialized strategic or scientific contexts to describe a targeted attack on all vital hubs simultaneously to ensure total system collapse.

enspecty

C1

To examine a subject, document, or object with extreme precision and exhaustive detail, often to ensure it meets rigorous quality standards. It implies a more intrusive and systematic level of investigation than a standard inspection, typically performed by a specialist or auditor.

multiaudate

C1

To simultaneously monitor, listen to, or process multiple streams of audio information or diverse vocal perspectives. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the high-level cognitive act of filtering and analyzing concurrent auditory inputs.

homohydrward

C1

Describing a biological or chemical movement or tendency toward maintaining internal fluid consistency or moving toward a moisture source with identical properties. It refers to a directional state where the primary driver is the achievement of uniform hydration equilibrium.

antilaterary

C1

A noun referring to a position, point, or entity located on the exact opposite side of a central axis, midline, or reference point. It is used in specialized logic and spatial reasoning contexts to describe counter-positioning or mirror-image placement.

mishospcy

C1

Describes a quality of being ungracious or providing poor hospitality, specifically characterized by a lack of genuine warmth or a failed attempt at being welcoming. It is used to label environments or behaviors that feel cold, awkward, or subtly hostile despite an expectation of care.

ungeoary

C1

Describes something that lacks geographical characteristics or is independent of physical location and spatial terrain. It is often used in abstract or digital contexts where physical boundaries and coordinates are irrelevant.

dearchism

C1

A structural or philosophical approach characterized by the rejection of hierarchy, centralized authority, or a singular dominant 'arch' (rule). It advocates for decentralized, horizontal organization where power and focus are distributed evenly across a system.

coclauddom

C1

The state or condition of being collectively shut away or secluded in a shared environment. It refers to a group or community that exists within a self-contained, closed space, often by choice or social necessity.

synprivward

C1

A synprivward is a specialized protocol or linguistic barrier used to safeguard sensitive information during collaborative data exchanges. It acts as a protective layer that synchronizes privacy standards across different entities to prevent unauthorized access while maintaining group workflow.

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