| Lemma | shifting of context |
|---|---|
| Categoria grammaticale | N |
| Lingua | inglese |
| Sigla | Nida (1951) |
| Titolo | A system for the description of semantic elements |
| Sinonimi | |
| Rinvii | nonlinguistic context (inglese) |
| Traduzioni | |
| Citazioni | Conscious or unconscious shifting of contexts on the part of the speaker without proper notification to the hearer is reaponsible for most misunderstanding. However, intentional shifting of contexts to the bewilderment or amusement of others constitutes the basis of clever repartee and much theatrical humor. |