kontekstkrevende
Kontekstkrevende is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe phenomena, statements, or tasks that require contextual information for correct interpretation or performance. In practical terms, something kontekstkrevende cannot be understood or executed without considering factors such as prior discourse, social setting, culture, or background knowledge.
Etymology: The term is formed from kontekst (context) and krevende (demanding, requiring). In Norwegian usage it
Applications: In linguistics, pronoun reference and polysemy are kontekstkrevende, as meaning depends on surrounding text or
Implications: Recognizing kontekstkrevende elements highlights limits of decontextualized analysis and motivates models and approaches that incorporate
See also: context-dependence; context-sensitivity; pragmatics.