// Glossary
Context Dependency
4 topics
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Are Memes Laughter, Empathy, or Symbols?
The meaning of a meme changes greatly depending on the context in which it is placed. Represents its nature as a symbol.
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Is There a 'Correct Answer' in Design?
The quality of a design being heavily dependent on context such as users, culture, purpose, and time. The same design can receive opposite evaluations when context changes.
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Does Internet Language Change When Spoken Out Loud?
The phenomenon where the meaning of words changes greatly depending on the situation and medium in which they are used. Internet slang in particular depends heavily on the context of text.
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Is There Meaning in Knowing the Origin of Memes?
The property that a meme's meaning changes significantly depending on the situation and community in which it is used. It functions sufficiently even without knowing the origin.