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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

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

Beyond OpenAI, Microsoft has been running contextual ads and sponsored content in its Copilot AI assistant since 2023.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

“Give all lessons an auditory/visual/tactile/kinesthetic component to support contextual learning for students of all challenges,” Sobol says.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin



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