Circumstance synonyms
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Situation is the way something is positioned as compared to its surroundings, or the status of the circumstances, or the combination of circumstances at a specific point in time.
Manner or state of being
(Computing) The values of all parameters at some point in a computation.
A reason, motive, or ground for some action, feeling, etc.; esp., sufficient reason
A future event or circumstance whose occurrence is not certain.
One who buys accounts receivable for an amount less than their face value and collects the full amount, pocketing the difference as his or her commission; one who sells goods received on consignment.
(Canada, almost always used to modify another noun) The state (of a Canadian Indian) of being registered under the Indian Act.
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A part of a geometric configuration, such as an angle in a triangle.
(Now philosophy, chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class. (Opposed to generals, universals.) [from 17th c.]
A clause in a document imposing a qualification, condition, or restriction.
An aspect; a part:
A representation of such a part or portion:
A thing that has been done, especially a crime:
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The definition of a case is a holder for something or an instance of something happening.
A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:
The customary, proper, or natural position, time, or character
A distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something
(Music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance.
A thing of a certain kind; separate item
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Something stipulated, as a condition in a contract
A matter that relates to or affects one:
An unfavorable state of affairs; trouble; difficulty
Chance or chance occurrence
Importance, claim to notice, regard.
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
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A particular state of affairs; a situation:
The definition of an event is something that takes place.
Something attached to another in a dependent or subordinate position.
The demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural.)
A planned, often unannounced meeting with a person with a serious personal problem, such as addiction, in order to persuade the person to seek treatment.
supervention
The act of supervening
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The state or fact of occupying the same relative position or area in space.
concurrent event
An attendant condition
A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck:
Happenstance is defined as coincidence or by chance.
The definition of an episode is a part or scene of a story or in history that is complete in itself, or an event that is part of sequence of events, or an ancient Greek tragedy.
A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.
The inevitable or necessary fate to which a particular person or thing is destined; one's lot.
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The general set of conditions or circumstances:
What happens or has happened to a person or entity; lot; fortune
A chance for progress or advancement, as in a career.
A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances:
Often used in plural: condition
Existing surroundings that affect an activity.
A part of a play, film, story, etc. that constitutes a unit of development or action, as a passage between certain characters
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(Chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.
Any person or thing thought to merit special attention in such reports
be (related)
Existing surroundings that affect an activity.
happen (related)
Something that happens
The act of setting.
Something done or experienced; a matter or event:
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circumstances (related)
jurisdiction (related)
manner (related)
judgment (related)
consequence (related)
undertaking (related)
arrangement (related)
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