An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. contextus “a joining together,” originally p.p. of contexere “to weave together,” from → com- “together” + texere “to weave, to make”, → texture.

Etymology (PE): Bâftâr, verbal noun from bâftan “to weave,” → texture.