How Do You Spell DECONTEXTUALIZE?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəntˈɛkst͡ʃuːə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Decontextualize is spelled with the prefix "de-", meaning "remove", followed by the root word "contextualize", meaning to place something in context. The word is pronounced /ˌdiːkənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/, with emphasis on the second syllable. In the IPA phonetic transcription, /d/ there is a voiced dental plosive, /iː/ is a long vowel sound, /k/ is a voiceless velar plosive, and /tʃ/ is a voiceless postalveolar affricate, followed by /uəlaɪz/. Decontextualize refers to the act of separating something from its original context, often leading to a lack of understanding or misinterpretation.

DECONTEXTUALIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Decontextualize is a verb that refers to the act of removing or disconnecting something from its original context or circumstances, particularly in relation to language, meaning, or understanding. When something is decontextualized, it is isolated or separated from the surrounding conditions or environment that would typically give it significance or shape its significance.

   In the realm of language, decontextualization often involves stripping a word, phrase, or statement of its original context, in order to examine its meaning in isolation. This process allows for a more focused analysis of the language independent of its original intent or situational factors. Decontextualization can also occur in a broader sense, where ideas, concepts, or cultural practices are extracted from their original cultural, historical, or social background to be understood or studied on their own.

   The purpose of decontextualization can vary depending on the context and intention. In some cases, it can lead to a deeper understanding of the specific element being studied, by allowing for independent analysis and interpretation. On the other hand, decontextualization can also risk oversimplification or distortion, as the significance and meaning of a specific element can be greatly influenced by its context. Therefore, it is important to consider both the benefits and potential pitfalls of decontextualization when engaging in such an act.

Common Misspellings for DECONTEXTUALIZE

• xecontextualize
• cecontextualize
• dwcontextualize
• dscontextualize
• ddcontextualize
• drcontextualize
• d4contextualize
• d3contextualize
• dexontextualize
• devontextualize
• defontextualize
• dedontextualize
• decintextualize
• deckntextualize
• declntextualize
• decpntextualize
• dec0ntextualize
• dec9ntextualize
• decobtextualize
• decomtextualize
• decontectualize
• decontestualize
• decontextuallize

Etymology of DECONTEXTUALIZE

The word "decontextualize" is derived from combining the prefix "de-" which means "remove", and the word "contextualize", which is derived from "context". "Context" is derived from the Latin word "contextus", which means "a joining together". In its original sense, "context" referred to the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, which give meaning to that word or passage. Therefore, "decontextualize" means to remove or separate something from its original context or situation.

Conjugate verb Decontextualize

CONDITIONAL

I would decontextualize

you would decontextualize

he/she/it would decontextualize

we would decontextualize

they would decontextualize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decontextualizing

you would be decontextualizing

he/she/it would be decontextualizing

we would be decontextualizing

they would be decontextualizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decontextualize

you would have decontextualize

he/she/it would have decontextualize

we would have decontextualize

they would have decontextualize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decontextualizing

you would have been decontextualizing

he/she/it would have been decontextualizing

we would have been decontextualizing

they would have been decontextualizing

FUTURE

I will decontextualize

you will decontextualize

he/she/it will decontextualize

we will decontextualize

they will decontextualize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decontextualizing

you will be decontextualizing

he/she/it will be decontextualizing

we will be decontextualizing

they will be decontextualizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decontextualized

you will have decontextualized

he/she/it will have decontextualized

we will have decontextualized

they will have decontextualized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decontextualizing

you will have been decontextualizing

he/she/it will have been decontextualizing

we will have been decontextualizing

they will have been decontextualizing

IMPERATIVE

you decontextualize

we let´s decontextualize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decontextualize

PAST

I decontextualized

you decontextualized

he/she/it decontextualized

we decontextualized

they decontextualized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decontextualizing

you were decontextualizing

he/she/it was decontextualizing

we were decontextualizing

they were decontextualizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

decontextualized

PAST PERFECT

I had decontextualized

you had decontextualized

he/she/it had decontextualized

we had decontextualized

they had decontextualized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decontextualizing

you had been decontextualizing

he/she/it had been decontextualizing

we had been decontextualizing

they had been decontextualizing

PRESENT

I decontextualize

you decontextualize

he/she/it decontextualizes

we decontextualize

they decontextualize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decontextualizing

you are decontextualizing

he/she/it is decontextualizing

we are decontextualizing

they are decontextualizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decontextualizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decontextualized

you have decontextualized

he/she/it has decontextualized

we have decontextualized

they have decontextualized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decontextualizing

you have been decontextualizing

he/she/it has been decontextualizing

we have been decontextualizing

they have been decontextualizing