circumstance

Plural: circumstances

Noun

• a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
• the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
• formal ceremony about important occasions
  • "pomp and circumstance"
• Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
• An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
• Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
• Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.

Verb

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

Examples

• She was born into comfortable circumstances.
• She went missing in somewhat spooky circumstances.
• The report should focus on to the current circumstances of the organisation, to help us find a way to grow in the future.

Synonyms

condition, consideration, context, setting, circumstance, position, posture

Related Words

circumspection, circumstantial, coinstantial