contextually

An adverb meaning "in a way that relates to or depends on the context." It is used to indicate that something is considered with reference to the surrounding circumstances, text, or situation that gives it meaning.

• 🇫🇷Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui se rapporte au contexte ou qui en dépend ». Utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est considéré en tenant compte des circonstances environnantes, du texte ou de la situation qui lui donnent son sens.

1. In a manner dependent on context C1 formal

   In a way that is determined by or relates to the surrounding circumstances, conditions, or text.

   • The word 'bank' can be interpreted contextually as a financial institution or a river bank.
   • Contextually, his comment made perfect sense given the previous discussion.
   • The meaning of the phrase changes contextually depending on the situation.

   🇫🇷de manière contextuelle

   Synonymes: circumstantially

   Antonymes: absolutelyinvariablyunconditionallyuniversally

• more contextually comparative form
• most contextually superlative form