Circumstance synonyms

situation

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.

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condition

Manner or state of being

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cause

A reason, motive, or ground for some action, feeling, etc.; esp., sufficient reason

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state

(Computing) The values of all parameters at some point in a computation.

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factor

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.

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status

(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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contingency

A future event or circumstance whose occurrence is not certain.

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element

A part of a geometric configuration, such as an angle in a triangle.

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particular

(Now philosophy, chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class. (Opposed to generals, universals.) [from 17th c.]

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proviso

A clause in a document imposing a qualification, condition, or restriction.

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phase

An aspect; a part:

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detail

A representation of such a part or portion:

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item

A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

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fact

A thing that has been done, especially a crime:

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case

The definition of a case is a holder for something or an instance of something happening.

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time

A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval:

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feature

A distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something

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point

(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.

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incident

A particular occurrence, especially one of minor importance.

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article

A thing of a certain kind; separate item

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stipulation

Something stipulated, as a condition in a contract

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concern

A matter that relates to or affects one:

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matter

An unfavorable state of affairs; trouble; difficulty

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juncture

A place where things join, a junction.

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fortuity

Chance or chance occurrence

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consideration

Importance, claim to notice, regard.

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context

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

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place

The customary, proper, or natural position, time, or character

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thing

A particular state of affairs; a situation:

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event

The definition of an event is something that takes place.

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adjunct

Something attached to another in a dependent or subordinate position.

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occurrence

Actual instance where a situation arises.

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exigency

The demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural.)

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intervention

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.

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supervention

The act of supervening

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concurrent event

An attendant condition

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chance

A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck:

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happenstance

Happenstance is defined as coincidence or by chance.

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episode

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.

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happening

A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

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destiny

The inevitable or necessary fate to which a particular person or thing is destined; one's lot.

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environment

The general set of conditions or circumstances: