contextual
[kən-ˈtek-ʃə-wəl]
adjective
contextual
1. relating to or depending on the context; determined or influenced by circumstances
The meaning of the word is contextual and depends on how it is used in the sentence.
O significado da palavra é contextual e depende de como ela é usada na sentença.
2. providing or using information about the circumstances that form the setting
A contextual analysis helps us understand the historical events better.
Uma análise contextual nos ajuda a entender melhor os eventos históricos.
3. relating to the words, ideas, or environment that surround something
The contextual clues in the passage helped readers understand the unfamiliar term.
As pistas contextuais na passagem ajudaram os leitores a entender o termo desconhecido.
The term 'contextual' is increasingly used in Brazil in academic, business, and technology discussions, often borrowed directly from English. In Portugal, it follows similar usage patterns. The concept of understanding things 'in context' (em contexto) is emphasized in both Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems as a critical thinking skill.
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