circumstance
From Latin circumstantia, meaning 'standing around'.
NOUN
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[/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/en-US]
situation
informal
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condition
neutral
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factor
neutral
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context
neutral
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environment
untranslatable
(While related, 'environment' captures only part of the meaning of 'circumstance'.)
Antonyms
independence
A circumstance refers to the conditions or factors surrounding a particular event or situation. It encompasses various elements that influence the context and outcome of that event. The term can often imply a specific situation that may affect decisions or actions taken.
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- Under normal circumstances, we would proceed with the project. — 通常の状況では、プロジェクトを進めるでしょう。
- The circumstances of her departure were unclear. — 彼女の出発の状況は不明でした。
- Each circumstance can change the outcome of the situation. — 各状況が状況の結果を変えることがあります。
- You must consider the financial circumstances before making a decision. — 決断を下す前に財政的な状況を考慮する必要があります。
- The accident occurred under strange circumstances. — その事故は奇妙な状況の下で発生しました。
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