situations
|sit-u-a-tions|
B1
/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/
(situation)
state of affairs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'situation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'situatio,' where 'situare' meant 'to place or locate.'
Historical Evolution
'situatio' transformed into the French word 'situation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'situation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of placing or locating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'circumstances or context.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the set of circumstances or context in which something occurs or exists.
The situations in the two countries are very different.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45