discoursecontext
nounUK /ˈdɪskɔːs ˈkɒntɛkst/
US /ˈdɪskɔːrs ˈkɑːntɛkst/
The words and situation around a talk that help you understand what it means.
Knowing the discourse context helped her understand why the teacher was upset.
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2. The surrounding text or speech that gives meaning to a particular phrase or statement.
In the discourse context of the debate, his joke was taken seriously.
3. The social and cultural background in which a discussion takes place.
Researchers studied the discourse context of online forums to understand group norms.
4. The broader topic or theme that frames a piece of writing or speech.
The discourse context of the novel is a post-war society full of uncertainty.