Situation: meaning, definitions and examples
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situation
[ ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən ]
everyday life
A set of circumstances or a state of affairs; a complex combination of events or circumstances.
Synonyms
circumstances, conditions, scenario
Examples of usage
- The current political situation is very tense.
- I'm not sure how to handle this situation.
formal
A particular or striking complex of affairs at a stage in the action of a narrative or drama.
Synonyms
circumstances, scenario, setting
Examples of usage
- The situation in the novel reached a climax.
- Let's analyze the situation before making a decision.
business
The general state of things, the combination of circumstances at a given time.
Synonyms
circumstances, condition, state
Examples of usage
- The economic situation is improving.
- We need to assess the situation before proceeding.
Translations
Translations of the word "situation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 situação
🇮🇳 स्थिति
🇩🇪 Situation
🇮🇩 situasi
🇺🇦 ситуація
🇵🇱 sytuacja
🇯🇵 状況 (じょうきょう)
🇫🇷 situation
🇪🇸 situación
🇹🇷 durum
🇰🇷 상황
🇸🇦 وضع
🇨🇿 situace
🇸🇰 situácia
🇨🇳 情况 (qíngkuàng)
🇸🇮 situacija
🇮🇸 aðstæður
🇰🇿 жағдай
🇬🇪 სიტუაცია
🇦🇿 vəziyyət
🇲🇽 situación
Word origin
The word 'situation' entered English in the late 15th century from Old French, meaning 'place, position, or location'. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a set of circumstances or state of affairs. The word has roots in Latin 'situs' meaning 'position or location'. 'Situation' is commonly used in various contexts, including everyday life, formal settings, and business environments.
See also: situated.