Definition of circumstance

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Circumstance (n.) That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things..

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Epiploce :: Epiploce (n.) A figure by which one striking circumstance is added, in due gradation, to another; climax; e. g., He not only spared his enemies, but continued them in employment; not only continued, but advanced them..
Scratch :: Scratch (a.) Made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards..
Where :: Where (adv.) At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position, or circumstances; -- used interrogatively..
Dialect :: Dialect (n.) The form of speech of a limited region or people, as distinguished from ether forms nearly related to it; a variety or subdivision of a language; speech characterized by local peculiarities or specific circumstances; as, the Ionic and Attic were dialects of Greece; the Yorkshire dialect; the dialect of the learned..
Irrespective :: Irrespective (a.) Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial; as, an irrespective judgment..
Call :: Call (n.) A requirement or appeal arising from the circumstances of the case; a moral requirement or appeal.
In :: In (prep.) With reference to circumstances or conditions; as, he is in difficulties; she stood in a blaze of light..
Checkered :: Checkered (a.) Diversified or variegated in a marked manner, as in appearance, character, circumstances, etc..
Improper :: Improper (a.) Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress..
Circumstance :: Circumstance (n.) Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
Circumstantiate :: Circumstantiate (v. t.) To place in particular circumstances; to invest with particular accidents or adjuncts.
Place :: Place (n.) To put or set in a particular rank, office, or position; to surround with particular circumstances or relations in life; to appoint to certain station or condition of life; as, in whatever sphere one is placed..
Considerate :: Considerate (a.) Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other..
Attach :: Attach (v. t.) To connect, in a figurative sense; to ascribe or attribute; to affix; -- with to; as, to attach great importance to a particular circumstance..
Posture :: Posture (n.) State or condition, whether of external circumstances, or of internal feeling and will; disposition; mood; as, a posture of defense; the posture of affairs..
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) A person employed by officers of justice, or parties exposed to injury, to induce a suspected person to commit an offense under circumstances that will lead to his detection..
Circumstance :: Circumstance (n.) Circumlocution; detail.
Suggestion :: Suggestion (n.) Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the death or insolvency of a party..
Sufferance :: Sufferance (n.) Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation.
Fair-weather :: Fair-weather (a.) Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend..
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