circumstantial
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentialsPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
» The evidence is all circumstantial.
Все улики косвенные.
Meaning
4 sensesPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
Involving evidence that relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, thus, suggesting guilt but not directly proving it.
It is unlikely he will be convicted; the evidence against him is circumstantial at best.
Indizien, Indiz, Indizienbeweis
Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
umstandsbezogen, umstandsmäßig, umständlich
дета́льныйdetálʹnyj, обстоя́тельныйobstojátelʹnyj
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.
- fully detailed and specific about particulars
Examples
6 sentencesThe evidence is all circumstantial.
ruВсе улики косвенные.
The evidence was circumstantial.
For circumstantial evidence, that's plenty.
The evidence is still circumstantial.
The evidence is purely circumstantial.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Forms
more circumstantial, most circumstantial| Comparative | more circumstantial Lesson |
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| Superlative | most circumstantial Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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