contexture

noun con·tex·ture \kən-ˈteks-chər, ˈkän-ˌ, kän-ˈ\

Definition of CONTEXTURE

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

: context

French, from Latin contextus, past participle of contexere

First Known Use: 1603

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

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