circumstance

Definition

  • noun: a condition or fact that affects a situation
  • noun: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: position, detail, fact

Examples

  • Do not, 'under any circumstances', open that door. = 'Under no circumstances' are you to open that door. [=no matter what happens, do not open that door]

  • Due to 'circumstances beyond our control' [=things that have happened that we cannot change or influence], the flight is canceled.

  • She says that her client is 'a victim of circumstance' and should not be blamed for the accident.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm not arguing with you about that. That would be my advice as well. Yes, absolutely. But, um- Yes, and I can understand your feeling under the circumstances. Absolutely. Yes, that is quite right. But I must say to you, sir, whatever your feelings are, you must not call me here... (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther