circumstance

nounfeminine/siʁ.kũsˈtɐ̃.si.ɐ/medium

cir·cuns·tân·ci·a

Definition

A condition or fact that affects a situation.

The circumstances were not favorable.

He acted according to the circumstances.

syn

ant

Common collocations

in normal circumstancesunder special circumstances

Do latim 'circumstantia'