Origin: Latin suffix -ance
Circumstance has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
"The sudden rain forced us to change our plans, and we had to consider every circumstance before deciding where to eat."
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
"the historical context"
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
"another consideration is the time it would take"
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
"The sudden rain was just another circumstance that made our picnic plans fall apart."
To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.
"The charity was able to circumvent bureaucratic red tape by placing their funds directly into the local community bank account."