contextually
/kənˈtɛkstʃuəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or depends on the context; with reference to the surrounding circumstances or conditions.
- The word 'bank' can mean different things contextually, depending on whether you're talking about money or a river.
- Contextually, the joke made perfect sense at the party, but it fell flat when retold later.
- The artist's work should be viewed contextually, within the art movements of the early 20th century.
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