circumstance

noun

cir·cum·stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstan(t)s How to pronounce circumstance (audio)

-stən(t)s

: 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

: a subordinate or accessory (see accessory entry 2 sense 2) fact or detail

cost is a minor circumstance in this case

: 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

: the sum of essential and environmental factors (as of an event or situation)

constant and rapid change in economic circumstance

G. M. Trevelyan

: state of affairs : eventuality

open rebellion was a rare circumstance

—often used in plural

a victim of circumstances

circumstances plural : situation with regard to wealth

he was in easy circumstances

rose from difficult circumstances

: attendant formalities and ritualistic display especially as contrasted with essential procedure

pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war

William Shakespeare

: an event that constitutes a detail (as of a narrative or course of events)

considering each circumstance in turn

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

Kids Definition

circumstance

noun

cir·cum·stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstans How to pronounce circumstance (audio)

: a fact or event that affects a situation

Illness is the only circumstance that will excuse your absence.

circumstances plural : conditions at a certain time or place

Under the circumstances, I think we did well.

circumstances plural : the way something happens

Please explain the circumstances of the accident.

circumstances plural : the conditions in which someone lives

"When the Lord puts us in certain circumstances He doesn't mean for us to imagine them away."

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

: an uncontrollable event or situation

a victim of circumstance

Legal Definition

circumstance

noun

cir·cum·stance

: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another

must state with particularity the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 9(b)

: a piece of evidence that indicates the probability or improbability of an event

a statement…offered to exculpate the accused is not admissible unless corroborating circumstances clearly indicate the trustworthiness of the statement

State v. Lopez, 764 P.2d 1111 (1988)

plural : situation with regard to wealth

the circumstances of the parties before the divorce

circumstances

noun

plural of circumstance

as in destinies

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance

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fates
fortunes
chances
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lots
aftermaths
casualties
happenchances
haps
aftereffects
predestinations
conclusions
fruits
upshots
sequences
resultants
outgrowths
sequels

as in things

something that happens due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed

Synonyms & Similar Words

things
events
incidents
episodes
occurrences
happenings
occasions
experiences
times
affairs
coincidences
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phenomena
haps
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crises
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news
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happenstances
turning points
flukes
landmarks
deeds
achievements
junctures
co-occurrences
exploits
mileposts
happenchances
feats
tidings
freaks

as in chances

the uncertain course of events I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference

Synonyms & Similar Words

chances
luck
accidents
hazards
uncertainties
fates
risks
casualties
fortunes
happenstances
haps
destinies
fortuities
dangers
perils
flukes
happenchances
haphazardries
dooms
lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

purposes
intentions
plans
intents
schemes
designs
outlines

单词	circumstances
释义	circumstance noun cir·cum·stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstan(t)s -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 destiny doom fate fortune kismet lot portion See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing circumstance pomp and circumstance force of circumstance(s) pomp and circumstance force of circumstance(s) Kids Definition circumstance noun cir·cum·stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstans 1 : a fact or event that affects a situation Illness is the only circumstance that will excuse your absence. 2 circumstances plural : conditions at a certain time or place Under the circumstances, I think we did well. 3 circumstances plural : the way something happens Please explain the circumstances of the accident. 4 circumstances plural : the conditions in which someone lives "When the Lord puts us in certain circumstances He doesn't mean for us to imagine them away." Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables 5 : an uncontrollable event or situation a victim of circumstance Legal Definition circumstance noun cir·cum·stance 1 a : a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another must state with particularity the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 9(b) b : a piece of evidence that indicates the probability or improbability of an event a statement…offered to exculpate the accused is not admissible unless corroborating circumstances clearly indicate the trustworthiness of the statement State v. Lopez, 764 P.2d 1111 (1988) 2 plural : situation with regard to wealth the circumstances of the parties before the divorce circumstances noun plural of circumstance 1 as in destinies a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance destinies fates fortunes chances portions accidents consequences dooms outcomes hazards happenstances kismets luck issues effects results developments lots aftermaths casualties happenchances haps aftereffects predestinations conclusions fruits upshots sequences resultants outgrowths sequels 2 as in things something that happens due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed Synonyms & Similar Words things events incidents episodes occurrences happenings occasions experiences times affairs coincidences accidents phenomena haps adventures crises emergencies milestones news pages phenomenons happenstances turning points flukes landmarks deeds achievements junctures co-occurrences exploits mileposts happenchances feats tidings freaks 3 as in chances the uncertain course of events I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference Synonyms & Similar Words chances luck accidents hazards uncertainties fates risks casualties fortunes happenstances haps destinies fortuities dangers perils flukes happenchances haphazardries dooms lots Antonyms & Near Antonyms purposes intentions plans intents schemes designs outlines See More
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