1. The process of understanding or explaining the meaning of something by considering the circumstances, environment, and related information surrounding it
The contextual interpretation of the ancient text requires knowledge of the historical period in which it was written.
A interpretação contextual do texto antigo requer conhecimento do período histórico em que foi escrito.
2. In linguistics and semiotics, the method of deriving meaning from language or signs based on their surrounding context rather than isolated analysis
Contextual interpretation of the word 'bank' depends on whether it appears in a financial or geographical context.
A interpretação contextual da palavra 'banco' depende se ela aparece em um contexto financeiro ou geográfico.