circumstance

Meaning

Noun

1. Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
2. An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
3. Circumlocution; detail.
4. 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.

Hyphenated as

cir‧cum‧stance

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/

Etymology

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