Contextualized: meaning, definitions and examples

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contextualized

 

[ kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪzd ]

Adjective
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general usage

Contextualized refers to something that is placed in a specific context or situation, making it more relatable or understandable. It emphasizes how meaning and interpretation can change based on the surrounding circumstances.

Synonyms

framed, related, situated

Examples of usage

  • The teacher provided contextualized examples to help the students understand the concept.
  • In research, it's essential to present findings in a contextualized manner.
  • Contextualized learning can improve student engagement.

Translations

Translations of the word "contextualized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contextualizado

🇮🇳 सन्दर्भित

🇩🇪 kontextualisiert

🇮🇩 terkontekstualisasi

🇺🇦 контекстуалізований

🇵🇱 skontekstualizowany

🇯🇵 文脈化された

🇫🇷 contextualisé

🇪🇸 contextualizado

🇹🇷 bağlamlaştırılmış

🇰🇷 맥락화된

🇸🇦 سياقي

🇨🇿 kontextualizovaný

🇸🇰 kontextualizovaný

🇨🇳 情境化的

🇸🇮 kontekstualiziran

🇮🇸 samhengja

🇰🇿 контекстуализацияланған

🇬🇪 კონტექსტუალურად

🇦🇿 kontekstuallaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 contextualizado

Etymology

The term 'contextualized' is derived from the root word 'context,' which comes from the Latin 'contextus,' meaning 'to weave together.' The use of 'context' in English dates back to the 16th century, evolving to encompass various meanings related to literary, social, and situational frameworks. The addition of the suffix '-ized' signifies the action of making something into a context or placing it within a context. Over time, 'contextualized' has gained popularity in fields such as education, psychology, and linguistics, where understanding the context is crucial for interpreting information or behaviors. It highlights the importance of situational factors in the learning process and the application of knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,096, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.