Circumstantial Definition

sûrkəm-stănshəl
adjective
Having to do with, or depending on, circumstances.
Webster's New World
Not of primary importance; incidental.
Webster's New World
Full or complete in detail.
Webster's New World
Full of pomp or display; ceremonial.
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noun

(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

The circumstantials of religion.
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Other Word Forms of Circumstantial

Noun

Singular:
circumstantial
Plural:
circumstantials

Origin of Circumstantial

  • From Latin circumstantia + -al.

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