decontextualize

English

Etymology

de- +‎ contextualize

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːkənˈtɛkstʃəlaɪz/

Verb

decontextualize (third-person singular simple present decontextualizes, present participle decontextualizing, simple past and past participle decontextualized)

  1. (transitive) To divest of context.
    Synonym: take out of context

See also
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