1. A circumstance or setting in which ideas, arguments, or positions are in direct conflict or contradiction with one another
The politician's stance on climate change appeared hypocritical when viewed in the opposing context of his previous environmental policies.
A posição do político sobre mudança climática pareceu hipócrita quando vista no contexto oposto de suas políticas ambientais anteriores.
2. A linguistic or textual environment where meaning is derived from contrasting or contradictory surrounding information
The phrase gains ironic meaning in an opposing context where the opposite sentiment prevails.
A frase ganha significado irônico em um contexto oposto onde o sentimento contrário prevalece.