background
//ˈbækɡraʊnd//
Noun
The part of a picture, scene, or view that is furthest from the viewer and behind the main objects or subjects
You can see mountains in the background of the painting.
The circumstances, facts, or events that surround or precede a particular situation or event and help to explain it
To understand the decision, you need to know the background of the conflict.
A person's education, experience, family, and social circumstances
She comes from a medical background.
A position or situation that is not prominent or conspicuous; a subordinate or inconspicuous position
She prefers to stay in the background and let others take credit.
Sound or noise that is present in an environment but not the main focus of attention
I could hear music playing in the background while we talked.
Antonym
Adjective
Relating to or occurring in the background; not prominent or in the foreground
There was background music playing softly in the restaurant.
Running or operating without being visible or active to the user (used especially of computer processes)
The app continues to run in background mode while you use other programs.
Antonym
Verb
To provide background information or context for something
The report backgrounds the current situation with historical data.