circumstance meaning and definition

CIRCUMSTANCE noun

Definition of circumstance (noun)

1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
   • "the historical context"
   • synonyms: context, setting
3. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
   • "another consideration is the time it would take"
   • synonyms: condition, consideration
4. formal ceremony about important occasions
   • "pomp and circumstance"