контекст — meaning in English
kontekst
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- context noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
Senses
контекст is used for these senses in English:
- background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
- context The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
- context (linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
context — full definition
- noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
- noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.