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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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"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

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

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Absent any contextual identity, the names and dates Mayan inscriptions reveal are simply that: names and dates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

The Rule of 150 suggests that the size of a group is another one of those subtle contextual factors that can make a big difference.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell



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