context
noun
the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect.
contextless
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a word derived from
context.
Example Sentences
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Like his Instagram account, there are contextless videos and spoken-word recitations.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
“Brief, contextless clips and participatory trends are at the heart of TikTok’s popularity,” says O’Connor.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
At times, however, he fails to draw a connection between a species and the city, punctuating the book with vignettes laden with contextless taxonomy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024
And the intensity of the Twitter experience, with its rapid-fire feed assaulting users with contextless, endlessly juxtaposed textbites, has limited its appeal beyond the chattering classes.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2022
Following the Bracamontes footage, the 53-second spot wove together contextless clips of groups of Hispanic men and women marching and breaking down a gate.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2018
