contextual
adjective/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/
Frequency rank: #11,262 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or depending on the surrounding circumstances or context.
Example sentence
The teacher gave contextual clues to help students guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Synonyms & related words
- situational
- background
- circumstantial
- related
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More words in ranks 11,201–11,300
- circumstantialBased on inference from indirect evidence rather than direct proof.
- claimanta person who makes a formal claim, especially for money or a legal right.
- closenessthe state of being near or having a strong emotional bond with someone.
- collectiblean item worth collecting because it is rare, interesting, or valuable.
- conductivitythe ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.
- cordona line or ring of police, soldiers, or barriers enclosing or guarding an area.
- cramto study intensively in a short period of time; to stuff things tightly into a space.
- crosswordA word puzzle in which answers to clues are written into a grid of squares, going across and down.
- cuckooA bird known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests; also used informally to mean crazy or foolish.
- cuddlypleasant to hold close; soft and lovable in appearance or feel.