contextomy

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Definitions of contextomy word

noun plural contextomy the practice of misquoting someone by shortening the quotation or by leaving out surrounding words or sentences that would place the quotation in context. 1
noun plural contextomy an instance of this. 1
noun contextomy The practice (or act) of quoting a person (or people) out of context, often with the aim of winning an argument, often intending obfuscation of the quote's actual meaning. 1

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; blend of context + -tomy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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