Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circunstancial
Adjective
/sɜr.kəmˈstæntʃ.əl/
Definition
Relating to or dependent on circumstances.
Examples
- The investigation yielded only circumstantial evidence.
- Her arguments were circumstantial, relying heavily on the context of the events.
Meaning
Circumstantial refers to evidence or details that are related to the specific conditions or context surrounding an event or situation. It may imply that something is based on particular facts rather than general principles.
Synonyms
- Contingent
- Incidental
- Peripheral
- Conditional