Definition of Contextual definition

1. Noun. A definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation. "A contextual definition of `legal duty' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law'"

Generic synonyms: Definition

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contextual Definition

context-free
context-free grammar
context-free grammars
context-sensitive
context menu
context menus
context of use
contexted
contexting
contextless
contextomies
contextomy
contexts
contextual
contextual criticism
contextual definition (current term)
contextualise
contextualised
contextualises
contextualising
contextualism
contextualist
contextualists
contextualities
contextuality
contextualization
contextualize
contextualized
contextualizer
contextualizers

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