Sekirov Dictionary

circumstance

UK /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/US /ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/

noun 4
verb 1
forms 3

noun4

•
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
- The report should focus on to the current circumstances of the organisation, to help us find a way to grow in the future.
- She went missing in somewhat spooky circumstances.
•
Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
- She was born into comfortable circumstances.
•
An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
- Then another circumstance happened, which made a lasting impression on my memory, though I was but a small child. — 1834
•
(no longer used) Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
- Right, you are in the right, and therefore / I holde it meet without more circumstance at all, / Wee shake hands and part; […] — 1599

verb1

•
To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.
- Frank muttered something. Tidings had in some shape reached his ears that his father was not comfortably circumstanced as regarded money. — 1858

forms

circumstanced · circumstancing · circumstances

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