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Circumstantial
/səːkəmˈstanʃəl/
(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
📖 Definitions of "Circumstantial"
noun
- 1
(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
"the circumstantials of religion"
adjective
- 1
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
- 2
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
- 3
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
- 4
Suggesting guilt, but not proving it conclusively.
"It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best."
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