Dictionary Entry
circumstances
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/Word FrequencyCommon (5.65)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
In a Sentence
“Students can use circumstances to explain That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things..”
Published Usage Examples
“I gave a source for a study that showed that the “gap”, under certain circumstances, is reversed.”
“There are particular cases where the change in circumstances is sufficiently drastic to lead to major price and income adjustments.”
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Origin
Late Middle English from Old French 'circonstance', from Latin 'circumstantia' meaning 'standing around'.
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