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How do you spell Circumstance?

Correct spelling

circumstance

CIRCUM + STANCE. Think: a circle around the stance.

Why is circumstance spelled this way?

From Latin circumstantia, surrounding conditions. CIRCUM (around) + STARE (to stand). Circumstances are what stand around you — the conditions that surround and shape your situation.

Common misspellings of circumstance

circumstansecircamstancecircumtancesircumstance

Example

Under the circumstance, we had no choice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell circumstance?+
The correct spelling is "circumstance". CIRCUM + STANCE. Think: a circle around the stance.
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