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1. (adj.) circumstantial
of, pertaining to, or derived from circumstances.
2. circumstantial
unessential; incidental.
3. circumstantial
dealing with circumstances; detailed; particular.
4. circumstantial
pertaining to conditions of material welfare.
Etymology: (1590–1600)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) circumstantial
fully detailed and specific about particulars
"a circumstantial report about the debate"
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1. (adj) circumstantial
consisting in, or pertaining to, circumstances or particular incidents
2. (adj) circumstantial
incidental; relating to, but not essential
3. (adj) circumstantial
abounding with circumstances; detailing or exhibiting all the circumstances; minute; particular
4. (noun) circumstantial
something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance; opposed to an essential; -- generally in the plural; as, the circumstantials of religion
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