Context (language use)
WordNet
noun
(1) Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
(2) The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
"The historical context"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- the text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning
- the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings which determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event
- In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.