situation.
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
Meaning & usage
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.
The place in which something is situated; a location.
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
A position of employment; a post.
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
Boss, we've got a situation here…
An individual movie theater.
An outfit, garment, or look.
She is working some sort of amazing burgundy chiffon situation with gold piping.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English situacioun, situacion, from Middle French situation, from Medieval Latin situatio (“position, situation”), from situare (“to locate, place”), from Latin situs (“a site”). By surface analysis, situate + -ion.
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