context
noun
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
“the historical context”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Context meaning
What does “context” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“context” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation.