Contextualize: meaning, definitions and examples
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contextualize
[ kənˈtekstʃʊəˌlaɪz ]
understand
To place (something, such as a word or activity) in a context : to understand the conditions, events, etc., that help to explain it
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It is important to contextualize the historical events before analyzing their impact.
- In order to fully comprehend the situation, we need to contextualize the data within the larger framework.
Translations
Translations of the word "contextualize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contextualizar
🇮🇳 संदर्भित करना
🇩🇪 kontextualisieren
🇮🇩 mengontekstualisasikan
🇺🇦 контекстуалізувати
🇵🇱 kontekstualizować
🇯🇵 文脈化する
🇫🇷 contextualiser
🇪🇸 contextualizar
🇹🇷 bağlamsallaştırmak
🇰🇷 맥락화하다
🇸🇦 تحديد السياق
🇨🇿 kontekstualizovat
🇸🇰 kontekstualizovať
🇨🇳 情境化
🇸🇮 kontekstualizirati
🇮🇸 setja í samhengi
🇰🇿 контекстуализациялау
🇬🇪 კონტექსტუალიზება
🇦🇿 kontekstləşdirmək
🇲🇽 contextualizar
Etymology
The word 'contextualize' emerged in the mid-19th century and is derived from the word 'context,' which comes from the Latin 'contextus,' meaning 'a joining or connecting together.' The concept of contextualizing information has been crucial in various fields such as linguistics, literature, and sociology, where understanding the context is essential for accurate interpretation.
See also: recontextualization.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,039 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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