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masculine

/kɔ̃.tɛkst/

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Translation

context

Word origin

From Latin contextus ('a joining together'), from contexere ('to weave together'), formed from con- ('together') and texere ('to weave'). English context, text and textile come from the same root.

Origin: Latin
Root: contexere
English cognates: context, text, textile

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcontextes

Examples

replacer .

You need to put this sentence back into its context.

, .

In the current context, it is best to be careful.

The historical context explains a great deal.

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