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Where does “contextually” come from?

Contextually derives from English contextual, from Latin contextus meaning "woven together," from Proto-Germanic galīkaz and -līkaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European līg- and ḱóm.

contextually (English): In a contextual manner; with reference to context

Definitions

  1. In a contextual manner; with reference to context

Ancestry of “contextually”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishcontextualOf, pertaining to, or depending on the context of...
2EnglishcontextThe surroundings, circumstances, environment,...
3Latincontextusweaving; joining; connection, coherence
4LatincontexoI weave, entwine or braid; I interweave, unite or...
5Latincōn-—
6Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
7Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
8Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
9Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
10Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
11Middle Englishkyt—
12Germankitt—
13Old High Germankuti—
14Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
15Proto-Germanickweduzresin
16Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
17Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...
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