CONTEXTUAL DEFINITION
\kəntˈɛkst͡ʃuːə͡l dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \kəntˈɛkstʃuːəl dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \k_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_k_s_tʃ_uː_əl d_ˌɛ_f_ɪ_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; for example, "legal duty" might be defined contextually; "X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law"
By Princeton University
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.