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con·tex·tu·al def·i·ni·tion

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  1. contextual definitionnoun

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

    "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'"

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  1. contextual definition

    A contextual definition is a type of definition that explains the meaning of a term within the context it is used in a specific discipline or area of study. Unlike a dictionary definition, which provides a universal meaning for a term, a contextual definition provides understanding based on its relevance and usage within a particular subject matter or context.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of contextual definition in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of contextual definition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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