contextual
kənˈtɛkstʃuəl
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Definition of contextual - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

situationrelated to or dependent on the surrounding context or situation
  • The meaning of this word is contextual.
  • Interpretation of the line is contextual in literary analysis.
  • Her advice was contextual to the local customs.
circumstantial situational
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Expressions with contextual

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information that helps understand a situation
The contextual background of the story helps readers understand the characters' motivations.
marketing method showing ads related to nearby content or viewing situation
The website uses contextual advertising to display travel offers beside vacation articles.
meaning of a word in a specific situation
The contextual definition of 'bat' changes in sports and nature.
numeric representation of data that changes depending on surrounding information
The language model generates a contextual embedding for each word in the sentence.
user-centered design research method involving observation and interview
The team used contextual inquiry to understand user behaviors and needs.

Origin of contextual

Latin, contextus (weaving together)

Terms with contextual included in their meaning

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contextual absence
not present in a specific situation
contextual relevance
suitable or relevant in a specific context
contextual
relying on the context or circumstances
contextual
set against a specific background or context
contextual
happening in the western part of a broader context
contextual understanding
relate an idea to a particular context
contextual
context or environment from which a situation is observed
contextual risks
comprehensive list of risks in a specific context

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  1. French:contextuel, ...
  2. German:kontextbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:contestuale, ...
  4. Spanish:contextual, ...
  5. Portuguese:contextual, ...
  6. Chinese:情境的, ...
  7. Japanese:文脈的な, ...
  8. Arabic:سِياقِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶקְשֵׁרִי, ...
  10. Russian:контекстуальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контекстуальний, ...
  12. Hindi:संदर्भगत, ...
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