circumstance
1. [ noun ] a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
Related terms: condition event playing_field hinge
2. [ noun ] the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
Synonyms: context
Examples:

"the historical context"

Related terms: environment
3. [ noun ] information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
Synonyms: consideration condition
Examples:

"another consideration is the time it would take"

Related terms: information justification mitigating_circumstance study stipulate
4. [ noun ] formal ceremony about important occasions
Examples:

"pomp and circumstance"

Related terms: ceremony
Similar spelling:   circumstances
  circumstantiate
  circumstantial
  circumference
  circumspect
  circumscription
  circumscribe
  circumspectly
  circumscribed
  circumduction
  circumvent
  circumspection
  circumpolar
  circumfuse
  circumflex
  circumcise
  circumvolve