1. A philosophical or theoretical approach that emphasizes the importance of context in understanding meaning, interpretation, or knowledge
Contextualism in linguistics argues that the meaning of a word depends on its context of use.
O contextualismo na linguística argumenta que o significado de uma palavra depende do seu contexto de uso.
2. An artistic or literary movement that prioritizes contextual factors in the creation and interpretation of works
The museum's exhibition explored contextualismo in contemporary art.
A exposição do museu explorou o contextualismo na arte contemporânea.
3. In epistemology, the view that the truth or justification of a statement depends on the context in which it is evaluated
Some epistemologists defend contextualism about knowledge and truth.
Alguns epistemólogos defendem o contextualismo sobre conhecimento e verdade.