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circumstance

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/siʁ.kũsˈtɐ̃.si.ɐ/cir·cuns·tân·ci·a

Definition

1

A condition or fact that affects a situation.

Usage examples

“The circumstances were not favorable.”
“He acted according to the circumstances.”

Common combinations

in normal circumstancesunder special circumstances