circumstances

cir-cum-stan-ces · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The facts or conditions surrounding a situation or event.

  2. 2.

    A person's financial situation or material condition.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    under the circumstances — Considering the situation.
  • •
    beyond one's circumstances — Beyond one's financial means.
  • •
    extenuating circumstances — Factors that partially excuse behavior.

Related words

See also: circumstance, conditions, situation
Synonyms: conditions, events, factors, situations

Etymology

Plural of circumstance. See [[circumstance]] for full etymology.