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low-context

British  

adjective

  1. tending to communicate by electronic methods such as e-mail, rather than in person Compare high-context

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The fact some people are posting about being demure, cutesty and mindful in a serious way shows "how nuances are lost when messages travel from the high-context in-groups to the low-context outgroups", he says.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

The low-context digital environment of today’s endless newsfeed of exotic animal selfies and 10-second video clips makes it easy to leave the care and acquisition of these animals unquestioned.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2023

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