circumstantial

Meaning 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.

Information about circumstantial

  • The plural form of circumstantial is: circumstantials.
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Hyphenation of circumstantial

cir-cum-stan-tial

  • It consists of 4 syllables and 14 chars.
  • circumstantial is a word polysyllabic because it has four or more syllables

circumstantial antonyms

Meaning :

essential

Words that rhyme with circumstantial

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