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circumstantial

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cir⋅cum⋅stan⋅tial

  [sur-kuhm-stan-shuhl]
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–adjective
1. of pertaining to, or derived from circumstances: a circumstantial result.
2. of the nature of a circumstance; secondary; incidental: of circumstantial importance.
3. dealing with or giving circumstances; detailed; particular: a circumstantial report of a business conference.
4. pertaining to conditions of material welfare.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L circumstanti(a) circumstance + -al 1

Related forms:
cir⋅cum⋅stan⋅tial⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
3. minute, thorough, exact, precise.
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cir·cum·stan·tial   (sûr'kəm-stān'shəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or dependent on circumstances.

  2. Of no primary significance; incidental.

  3. Complete and particular; full of detail: a circumstantial report about the debate.

  4. Full of ceremonial display.

cir'cum·stan'tial·ly adv.
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Main Entry: cir·cum·stan·tial
Pronunciation: "s&r-k&m-'stan-ch&l
Function: adjective
: belonging to, consisting in, or dependent on circumstances —cir·cum·stan·tial·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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