contextual definition

Noun

Meaning

a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation

Source: WordNet

Hypernyms

definition

Examples

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' Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contextomy contextual contextual criticism contextual inquiry contextual interpretation contextual relationship