contexture

con·tex·ture

noun \kən-ˈteks-chər, ˈkän-ˌ, kän-ˈ\

Definition of CONTEXTURE

1

: the act, process, or manner of weaving parts into a whole; also : a structure so formed <a contexture of lies>

2

: context

Examples of CONTEXTURE

1. <the whole contexture of Las Vegas is focused on escapism>

Origin of CONTEXTURE

French, from Latin contextus, past participle of contexere

First Known Use: 1603

Related to CONTEXTURE

Synonyms: ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, context, environment, environs, medium, milieu, mise-en-scène, setting, surround, surroundings, terrain

Related Words: location, place, position, space; backdrop, background; element; situation, status; geography, habitat; microenvironment

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