circumstances

[see also: state, situation, condition]

Only in exceptional circumstances is it true that $f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y)$. [Note the inversion.]

The idea is that $C$ is fixed, but $X$ and $Y$ vary according to circumstances.

Under $\langle$In$\rangle$ what circumstances can this happen?



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