circumstance — A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
Korean meaning: 사건이나 행동과 관련된 사실이나 조건, 상황
Korean pronunciation: 서-컴-스탠스 (강세: 서)
Example Sentences
- The detective examined every circumstance of the missing homework case.
- Under normal circumstances, cats don't do homework, but this one had exceptional circumstances - it was actually a student in disguise!
- The exam was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
circumstance
NOUN//ˈsɜːrkəmstæns//
A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
Circumstances explain the messy appearance
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No matter the circumstance, take a chance and dance!
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Origin
From Latin 'circumstantia', derived from 'circumstare' meaning 'to stand around'. The word combines the prefix 'circum-' (around) with 'stare' (to stand), originally referring to things standing around or surrounding an event.
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“The detective examined every circumstance of the missing homework case.”
“Under normal circumstances, cats don't do homework, but this one had exceptional circumstances - it was actually a student in disguise!”
“The exam was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.”
“Despite his poor financial circumstances, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a doctor.”
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