Context and Motive

Context

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

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

Nearby Words: contexture, contextual

Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Context and motive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Context" instead a noun "Motive".

exact	exact context	exact motive
particular	particular context	particular motive
better	better context	better motive
similar	similar context	similar motive
Other adjectives: specific, original, proper, obvious, actual, real, little, sexual, important, new, political, additional, different, overall.

Compare the Generic Doomsday Villain, who has no clear motive for their actions other than being "evil," even if they do in fact have backstory or context.

Source: Diabolus ex Nihilo
In Season 5, its the Dread Doctors and Theo, the latter whom has a motive of being in Scott's pack by any means necessary and the former being Outside Context Problems with a motive that exists to create new supernatural creatures.

Source: Series / Teen Wolf
Contrast Start of Darkness, where the villain's backstory is explored in full detail, and Outside-Context Problem, where the mystery behind a villain's origin, motive, and abilities are the source of their threat.

Source: Diabolus ex Nihilo

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