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contextualize

con·tex·tu·al·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-teks-choo-uh-lahyz]
    • /kənˈtɛks tʃu əˌlaɪz/
    • /kənˈtek.stju.ə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-teks-choo-uh-lahyz]
    • /kənˈtɛks tʃu əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of contextualize word

  • verb contextualize to state the social, grammatical, or other context of; put into context 3
  • verb transitive contextualize to place (a word, event, etc.) into a particular or appropriate context for the purpose of interpretation or analysis 3
  • verb with object contextualize to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study. 1
  • noun contextualize Place or study in context. 1
  • verb contextualize To place something or someone in a particular context. 0
See all 5 definitions of contextualize

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Origin of contextualize

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; contextual + -ize

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Parts of speech for Contextualize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Contextualize

contextualize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for contextualize

verb contextualize

  • review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
  • ponder — to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
  • inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
  • parse — parser
  • scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
All 14 Synonyms of contextualize

Antonyms for contextualize

verb contextualize

  • isolate — to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
Just one Antonym for contextualize

Top questions with contextualize

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