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circumstance

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/

The English word “circumstance” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
  2. An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
  3. Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
  4. Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.

verb

  1. To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.

Etymology

From Middle English circumstaunce, from Old French circonstance, from Latin circumstantia.

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