Circumstance meaning

What does “circumstance” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“circumstance” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity.

circumstance

noun

  1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

  2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

    “the historical context”

  3. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

    “another consideration is the time it would take”

  4. formal ceremony about important occasions

    “pomp and circumstance”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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