situation
|sit/u/a/tion|
/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
state of affairs
Etymology
'situation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'situatio,' where 'situare' meant 'to place or locate.'
'situatio' transformed into the French word 'situation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'situation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of placing or locating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a set of circumstances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.
The situation at the office was tense after the announcement.
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Noun 2
the location and surroundings of a place.
The house is in a beautiful situation overlooking the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35