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context

intermediateB2

/ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ · con-text

The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or situation that helps to clarify its meaning.

Meanings

nounformal

The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or situation that helps to clarify its meaning.

کسی واقعے یا صورت حال کے گرد موجود حالات یا سیٹنگ جو اس کے معنی کو وضاحت دیتی ہے۔

سیاق

siaq

Synonyms

surroundingssettingenvironmentمحیطسیاق و سباقپس منظر

Antonyms

isolationdetachmentseparationالگبے تعلقیتنہائی

Common Collocations

  • cultural context
  • social context
  • context of use

Example Sentences

Understanding the context of a literary work is essential for proper interpretation.

ادبی کام کے سیاق کو سمجھنا صحیح تشریح کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Adabi kām ke siaq ko samajhna sahi tashrih ke liye zaroori hai.

The context of the discussion changed when new evidence came to light.

بحث کا سیاق اس وقت بدلا جب نئے شواہد سامنے آئے۔

Behas ka siaq is waqt badla jab naye shawaahid samne aaye.

In a historical context, the event took on a different significance.

تاریخی سیاق میں، واقعے نے ایک مختلف اہمیت اختیار کر لی۔

Tareekhi siaq mein, waqiya ne ek mukhtalif ahmiyat ikhtiyar kar li.

Easily Confused With

content:Content refers to the material contained in something, while context refers to the circumstances surrounding it.

Word Family

contextual
adjectiveسیاقی
contextualize
verbسیاق میں رکھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'context' as the 'text that connects' different elements.

Imagine a scene where multiple events are interconnected, highlighting their context.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "contextus" — to weave together

First known use: 15th century

The term 'context' evolved from Latin 'contextus', indicating the importance of surrounding circumstances or background in understanding something.