B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
context
Verb
contextualize
Advérbio
contextually
Adjetivo
contextual
Relacionado
contextualization
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contextual

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
context
Verb
contextualize
Advérbio
contextually
Adjetivo
contextual
Relacionado
contextualization

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contextual

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

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C1

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intracursancy

C1

The quality or state of occurring or being contained within a specific course, flow, or sequence of events. It describes phenomena that remain internal to a system or process without deviating into external paths.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

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periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

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