Sit`u*a"tion (?), n. [LL.
situatio: cf. F. situation.] 1.
Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to
something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant
situation.
2. Position, as regards the conditions and
circumstances of the case.
A situation of the greatest ease and
tranquillity.
Rogers.
3. Relative position; circumstances; temporary
state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of
persons in a dramatic scene.
There's situation for you! there's an heroic
group!
Sheridan.
4. Permanent position or employment; place;
office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under
government.
Syn. -- State; position; seat; site; station; post; place;
office; condition; case; plight. See State.
Sit`u*a"tion (?), n. [LL.
situatio: cf. F. situation.] 1.
Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to
something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant
situation.
2. Position, as regards the conditions and
circumstances of the case.
A situation of the greatest ease and
tranquillity.
Rogers.
3. Relative position; circumstances; temporary
state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of
persons in a dramatic scene.
There's situation for you! there's an heroic
group!
Sheridan.
4. Permanent position or employment; place;
office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under
government.
Syn. -- State; position; seat; site; station; post; place;
office; condition; case; plight. See State.
