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circumstance

noun

cir·​cum·​stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstan(t)s How to pronounce circumstance (audio)
-stən(t)s
1
a
: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another : an essential or inevitable concomitant
the weather is a circumstance to be taken into consideration
b
: a subordinate or accessory (see accessory entry 2 sense 2) fact or detail
cost is a minor circumstance in this case
c
: a piece of evidence that indicates the probability or improbability of an event (such as a crime)
the circumstance of the missing weapon told against him
the circumstances suggest murder
2
a
: the sum of essential and environmental factors (as of an event or situation)
constant and rapid change in economic circumstance G. M. Trevelyan
b
: state of affairs : eventuality
open rebellion was a rare circumstance
—often used in plural
a victim of circumstances
c
circumstances plural : situation with regard to wealth
he was in easy circumstances
rose from difficult circumstances
3
: attendant formalities and ritualistic display especially as contrasted with essential procedure
pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war William Shakespeare
4
: an event that constitutes a detail (as of a narrative or course of events)
considering each circumstance in turn

Synonyms

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occurrence, event, incident, episode, circumstance mean something that happens or takes place.

occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

an encounter that was a chance occurrence

event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

the events following the assassination

incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

a minor wartime incident

episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

couldn't recall the exact circumstances

Example Sentences

I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that. The circumstances of his death are suspicious. She says that her client is a victim of circumstance and should not be blamed for the accident. He was a victim of circumstances.
Recent Examples on the Web The old saying that a rising tide raises all boats comes to mind in this circumstance. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Having escaped with a 2-2 draw against Kansas City at Exploria Stadium on May 14, the Pride know points are attainable regardless of circumstance. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2022 One is a matter of circumstance, with Baltimore facing three left-handed starting pitchers in four of the games since Vavra’s promotion Tuesday. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2022 McCraw explained the normal procedure is that the agency with the most direct order of expertise should take command -- and that the school district police chief, in this circumstance, was the best person to deliver orders. Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 June 2022 In this specific circumstance, that’s because of medical-privacy laws, which are good. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 30 May 2022 Hey, no, probably not a good idea to whip the chainsaw out in this circumstance. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 26 May 2022 It’s the kind of question that is often asked about politicians and the media – and could be very revealing in this circumstance. Gina Glantz, CNN, 13 May 2022 Which, in this circumstance — and who knows what circumstances may come — may be heroic after all. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin circumstantia, from circumstant-, circumstans, present participle of circumstare to stand around, from circum- + stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of circumstance was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing circumstance

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