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contextual

[kuhn-teks-choo-uhl] / kənˈtɛks tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
depending upon a set of circumstances
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
out-of-context
WEAK


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Diamond’s 1997 “Guns, Germs, and Steel” convinced many readers that history is indeed contextual.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

And though a film’s contextual significance is an important part of determining what is and isn’t a timeless movie, applicability isn’t everything, either.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

"On the other hand, women's salt-adding behavior appeared to be more closely linked to broader dietary patterns and contextual characteristics," added Santos.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

Chief Executive Rob Fauber said Moody’s remains central to high-stakes decision making, thanks in part to its efforts to scale decision-grade, contextual intelligence across its platforms, third-party systems and AI-enabled interfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 18, 2026

We will always reach for a “dispositional” explanation for events, as opposed to a contextual explanation.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell



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