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circumstance


circumstance is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things. The circumstances are well known in the country where they happened. W. Irving.

[2] An event; a fact; a particular incident. The sculptor had in his thoughts the conqoeror weeping for new worlds, or the like circumstances in histery. Addison.

[3] Circumlocution; detail. [Obs.] So without more circumstance at all I hold it fit that shake hands and part. Shak.

[4] Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings. When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations. Addison. Not a circumstance, of no account. [Colloq.] -- Under the circumstances, taking all things into consideration.


Synonyms:

condition
detail
event
fact
incident
occurrence
position
situation
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