Associations to the word «Circumstance»

Wiktionary

CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. An event; a fact; a particular incident.
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. Circumlocution; detail.
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
CIRCUMSTANCE, verb. To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.

Dictionary definition

CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. A condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity.
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context".
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take".
CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. Formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance".

Wise words

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