context
IPA: kˈɑntɛkst
noun
- The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
- (linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.
- (archaeology) The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.
- (mycology) The trama or flesh of a mushroom.
- (logic) For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.
- (programming) The data (register contents, program counter value, etc.) needed to switch to another thread of execution.
verb
- (obsolete) To knit or bind together; to unite closely.
adjective
- (obsolete) Knit or woven together; close; firm.
Advertisement
Examples of "context" in Sentences
No Sentences Found for context
Advertisement
Advertisement