circumstances

Meanings

• noun

  the condition in which something happens

  - "The circumstances surrounding his death were mysterious."
  - "Despite the circumstances, she managed to finish the race."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumstances
admonitions , conditions , premonitions , situations

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Variants

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circumstance , circumstances , circumstances beyond someone's control , given the circumstances , not under any circumstances no circumstances , not under any circumstances/under no circumstances , not under any under no circumstances , reduced circumstances , under certain circumstances , in normal circumstances , under normal circumstances , under/in normal circumstances , under the circumstances , force of circumstance , force of circumstance(s) , force of circumstances

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Etymology

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From the Latin circumstāns, present participle of circumstāre, to stand around, attend to.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'circumstances' is related to the word 'circumference'. Both words come from the Latin circum, meaning 'around'.

2. In English law, circumstances are the facts and conditions that determine the outcome of a case.

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Related Concepts

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1. context: The circumstances of a situation provide the context in which events take place.

2. background: The circumstances of a situation are the background or setting in which an event occurs.

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Culture

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In literature and art, circumstances often refer to the background or context of a situation. They can be used to explore themes of fate, free will, and the role of chance in human life.

How to Memorize "circumstances"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation and imagine the various circumstances that might arise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circumstances' with the idea of a situation's background or context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Circumstances Start Situations' to help remember the definition.

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