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Good question; interesting and unexpected answer; good reference website, can't beat it with a stick. Greek or Latin roots, obviously, but its first citation as a word isn't that old, although it pre-dates Shakespeare by centuries. Circumstance shows up, from the Latin, circumstantia, meaning "surrounding condition" circa 1225. By 1340 it has pretty much been set as the term we now know. The excellent website to which I will send you for further reference provides a few more citations, up to and including the Shakespearean: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=circumstance&searchmode=none
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Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
What is an adjective of circumstance?
adjective form of the word 'occasion' is occasional.
What is a sentence using the word circumstance?
(The term is more often used as a plural.)The lack of governmental response in the crisis was a rare circumstance of non-intervention.
Where did the word abolition originate?
this word comes from destruction
Where did the word Kiosk originate from?
Bulgaria
What syllable is circumstance is most strongly accented?
The word circumstance has three syllables. It is accented like cir'-cum-stance.
A word that starts with c?
circumstance
The pronunciation of the word circumstance?
The word "circumstance" is pronounced as SIR-kum-stans. It is stressed on the first syllable.
How could you use the word circumstance in a sentence?
Make sure to note the circumstance I have just said!
What is the root word for circumstantial?
The root word for circumstantial is "circumstance."
How many syllables in the word circumstance?
three
Give a sentence using the word circumstance?
Although she never realized it, their first meeting was not by circumstance, but by design on his part.
Where does the word thank you originate?
Where does Thank you originate?
Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
What is the pronunciation of the word circumstance?
sir-come-stance
What is the Latin prefix in the word circumstance?
Circum - around.
What the pronunciation of the word circumstance?
sir-come-stance
