contextualising
Contextualising is the act of placing something in its broader context to understand its meaning, relevance, or function. It involves considering factors beyond the item itself, such as historical background, cultural setting, situational circumstances, and prior related information. Contextualisation can occur at different levels, including linguistic (co-text and discourse), cultural, social, or temporal.
In linguistics, contextualising helps interpret utterances by considering co-text, speaker intent, and shared knowledge. In literary
Challenges and cautions include selecting relevant contexts without overcomplicating analysis, and the risk that changing contexts
Etymology and usage: the term derives from Latin contextus, meaning a joining together. In English, the spelling