Context and Explanation

Context

Context noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.

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Explanation and context are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Context".

Nearby Words: contexture, contextual

Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.

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Context and explanation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Context" instead a noun "Explanation".

Nearby Words: explain, explanatory, explaining

full	full context	full explanation
exact	exact context	exact explanation
particular	particular context	particular explanation
better	better context	better explanation
Other adjectives: similar, current, original, proper, obvious, actual, real, little, supernatural, new, further, hilarious, official, different, scientific, realistic.

Interestingly, it isn't because of a lack of action, but rather because of the many odd occurrences that are given no explanation or context to help the reader understand.

Source: Slow-Paced Beginning
In the movie, we see the ghosts and visions as the characters do with little to no context or explanation as to what the hell is going on.

Source: Surreal Horror
Phoenix is given a item before a trial without any explanation or context and, like many times, presents it in court when it looks like the perfect evidence to prove his client's innocence.

Source: Visual Novel / Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

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Explanation and Context. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/context/explanation

Context & Explanation. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/context/explanation>.

Explanation or Context. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/context/explanation.

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