context principle

proper noun

A position in the philosophy of language, stating that a word only carries useful meaning in the context of a proposition.

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Meanings

proper nounthe context principle
  1. human sciencesA position in the philosophy of language, stating that a word only carries useful meaning in the context of a proposition.
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APA

context principle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/context%20principle

MLA

“context principle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/context%20principle. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “context principle,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/context%20principle.

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