cir⋅cum⋅stance

- noun
1. a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner,agent, etc., that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor.
2. the existing conditions or state of affairs surrounding and affecting an agent.
3. an unessential or secondary accompaniment of any fact or event; minor detail.
4. the condition or state of a person.
5. an incident or occurrence.
6. detailed or circuitous narration; specification of particulars.
7. ceremonious accompaniment or display.
- verb
8. to place in particular relations.