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contextually

contextually

2 6.1
In a way that depends on the situation or the words around it
  • adverb
  • /kənˈtɛkstʃuəli/
translation icon : contextualmente
  • In letting the data speak, a more contextually relevant understanding of resilience emerged.
  • contextually appropriate
  • contextually relevant
  • contextually sensitive

The trick was something that is so Evergreen, like what you're doing is making it contextually relevant to the culture right now, right?

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Examples

  • Law students should be challenged like business and medical students to solve problems contextually.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Given the focus on improving student achievement, these decisions appear contextually appropriate.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Many of these studies find that ethnic categories are defined contextually and in relation to other groups.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Developmentally appropriate practice must be contextually positioned in culture and place.

    Academic text (2013)
  • A more culturally and contextually sensitive approach to health promotion and treatment is indicated.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Second, they are tasked with influencing audiences through the display of contextually appropriate signals.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In general, the results demonstrated that contextually appropriate relationships facilitated responses, whereas inappropriate relationships produced no facilitation.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The teacher explained that the meaning of certain words can change contextually based on the sentence they are used in.

  • Students learn best when concepts are taught contextually, allowing them to relate new information to what they already know.

  • Understanding behavior requires examining actions contextually, considering the surrounding influences and circumstances.

Synonyms

situationally
vscontextually
1 5.8

In a way that depends on the situation

is about relating to the surrounding factors rather than single cases
circumstantially
vscontextually
1 7.4

Depending on particular facts or events

is more general, relating to the broader setting rather than narrow details

Surface Forms

contextually positive

Morphology

contextually = contextual (transparent) = context + ual + ly

Formed from 'contextual' + '-ly', the adverbial meaning ('in a way related to context') is a direct, regular derivation.

Etymology

The word contextually comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and texere 'to weave', so a 'context' is like the things woven around an idea and you can see the same root in text and texture. So, to use something contextually is to use it in a way that depends on the situation around it.