contextualitást
Contextualitást is a multifaceted concept referring to the dependence of meaning on surrounding circumstances. In linguistics, it highlights how the interpretation of words, phrases, and sentences is shaped by the situation in which they are used. This includes the immediate linguistic environment, the broader social and cultural setting, and the background knowledge shared by communicators. For example, the word "bank" can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river; its specific meaning is determined by the context.
Beyond language, contextualitást applies to various fields. In philosophy, it relates to the idea that propositions