Meaning & use
circumstance
A fact or condition connected to an event or situation that influences it or gives it context.
See it in a sentence
Given the circumstances, canceling the trip seemed like the wisest decision.
No one could have predicted the circumstance that led to the sudden change in plans.
A note on using this word
"Under no circumstances" is a fixed phrase meaning "never, regardless of the situation."
Words with a similar meaning
situationcondition
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