Entry Word: circumstance

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand <the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance> — see fate 1
2 something that happens <due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed> — see event 1
3 the uncertain course of events <I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference> — see chance 1