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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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Kim said UC’s test-blind policy is “one of the contextual factors that we have to consider.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 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

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

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026

In a footnote of a news release at the time, Samsung pledged to “serve contextual or non-personal ads” and respect data privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 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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