situation

pronunciation

How to pronounce situation in British English: UK [ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn]word uk audio image

How to pronounce situation in American English: US [ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
    a condition or position in which you find yourself
    a complex or critical or unusual difficulty
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    a job in an organization

Word Origin

situation (n.)
early 15c., "place, position, or location," from Middle French situation or directly from Medieval Latin situationem (nominative situatio) "a position, situation," noun of action from past participle stem of situare "to place, locate" (see situate). Meaning "state of affairs" is from 1710; meaning "employment post" is from 1803.

Synonym

Example

1. That situation may be changing .
2. Which situation would you prefer ?
3. That is the ideal situation .
4. He too seemed indifferent to his own situation .
5. The situation is more nuanced .

more: >How to Use "situation" with Example Sentences