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Added 9 October 2026

circumstance

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ noun

In Latin: rēs Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about circumstance at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
The report should focus on to the current circumstances of the organisation, to help us find a way to grow in the future.
An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.

verb

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

Origin

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

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