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Circumstantial

noun
/səːkəmˈstanʃəl/
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.noun(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
"the circumstantials of religion"
2.adjectivePertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
3.adjectiveAbounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
4.adjectiveFull of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
5.adjectiveSuggesting guilt, but not proving it conclusively.
"It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best."

Synonyms

specificincidentalindirectadventitiouscasualone-offoccasionaldetailedcircumstancesituationalconsequentialcyclical

Antonyms

essential

Rhymes With

substantialinsubstantialfinancialnonfinancialanschelbranch hillran chill
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