- The surrounding physical environment and tangible elements that influence and shape a particular situation, event, or text, contributing to its interpretation and meaning.
In order to fully grasp the author’s intentions, it’s essential to consider the material context surrounding the text, including the historical and cultural background in which it was written.
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The word ‘undefined‘ comes from the Latin word ‘undefinibilis‘ which means ‘incapable of being defined or described.‘ The prefix ‘un-‘ means ‘not,‘ and ‘define‘ comes from the Latin word ‘definire‘ which means ‘to determine or mark the limits of something.‘