Plural of circumstance
regular plural
The plural of circumstance is circumstances.
Forms of circumstance
| Singular | circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | circumstances /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Circumstances in a sentence
- The report should focus on to the current circumstances of the organisation, to help us find a way to grow in the future.
- She went missing in somewhat spooky circumstances.
- Rich people live in easy circumstances, that is, the easy life.From the entry easy
- Due to the unforeseen circumstances, you are allowed an extension of two weeks to complete the task.From the entry extension
- Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy.From the entry invade
Meaning of circumstance
- noun Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
- noun An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
- noun Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
Questions about the plural of circumstance
- What is the plural of circumstance?
- The plural of circumstance is circumstances.
- Is circumstance countable?
- Circumstance is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: circumstance (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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