Associations to the word «Circumstantial»

Wiktionary

CIRCUMSTANTIAL, adjective. Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL, adjective. Abounding with circumstances; detailing or exhibiting all the circumstances; minute; particular.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL, adjective. Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
CIRCUMSTANTIAL, noun. (chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

Dictionary definition

CIRCUMSTANTIAL, adjective. Fully detailed and specific about particulars; "a circumstantial report about the debate".

Wise words

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