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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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Liberalism has come to acquire a bewildering range of meanings over the years; our understanding of the word is, by necessity, contextual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

That also has unsettling contextual implications that the writers can’t gloss over.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

“From automated reporting and intelligent search to translation and contextual assistance, our AI tools are designed to improve speed, accuracy and decision-making,” the report said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But the launch of dedicated health AI services will make it more personalized and contextual.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Bottom-up attention operates unconsciously, automatically, driven by sensory stimulus and contextual cues.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel



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