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contextual

American  
[kuhn-teks-choo-uhl] / kənˈtɛks tʃu əl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or depending on the context.

contextual British  
/ kənˈtɛkstjʊəl /

adjective

  1. relating to, dependent on, or using context

    contextual criticism of a book
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Other Word Forms

  • contextually adverb
  • noncontextual adjective
  • noncontextually adverb

Etymology

Origin of contextual

1805–15; < Latin contextu-, stem of contextus context + -al 1

Example Sentences

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That also has unsettling contextual implications that the writers can’t gloss over.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

In a footnote of a news release at the time, Samsung pledged to “serve contextual or non-personal ads” and respect data privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Beyond OpenAI, Microsoft has been running contextual ads and sponsored content in its Copilot AI assistant since 2023.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

But the launch of dedicated health AI services will make it more personalized and contextual.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

“Give all lessons an auditory/visual/tactile/kinesthetic component to support contextual learning for students of all challenges,” Sobol says.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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