Contextual vs. Situational — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Contextual and Situational
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Contextual
Of, involving, or depending on a context.
Situational
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
Contextual
Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.
Situational
A critical, problematic, or striking set of circumstances
We don't want this minor gaffe to turn into a situation.
Contextual
Relating to or determined by or in context;
Contextual information
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Situational
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings
The town's situation on the river.
Situational
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances
Their family's situation deteriorated during the recession.
Situational
A position of employment; a post
Found a nice situation with a software company.
Situational
Of or pertaining to a particular situation or situations in general.
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