ˌsɪtjuˈeɪʃən n. 1 a
place and its surroundings (the
house stands in a fine situation). 2 a set of circumstances; a
position in
which one finds
oneself; a
state of affairs (came
out of a
difficult situation
with credit). 3 an employee's position or job. 4 a
critical point or
complication in a
drama. øsituation
comedy a comedy in which
the humour derives
from the situations the characters are placed
in. situations
vacant (or wanted) headings of lists of
employment offered and
sought. øøsituational adj. [ME f. F situation or med.L situatio (as SITUATE)]