context
//ˈkɒntekst//
Noun
contextSingular
contextsPlural
1
The circumstances, facts, or setting that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and help to explain or give meaning to it.
To understand this quote, you need to know the historical context.
2
The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage and clarify its meaning.
You need to read the whole paragraph to understand the word in context.