linguistic context
nounUK /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈkɒntɛkst/
US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈkɑːntɛkst/
The words and sentences around a word that help you understand what it means.
The teacher explained that the meaning of the word depends on its linguistic context.
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2. The language situation in which a word or phrase is used, including the topic and the people talking.
In a formal linguistic context, people often choose more polite words.
3. The parts of a conversation or story that come before and after a particular phrase.
Looking at the linguistic context, we can tell she was joking.
4. The set of language rules and customs shared by a group of speakers.
The joke only makes sense within that community's linguistic context.