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What is another word for Circumstantial? – 204 Circumstantial Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    incidental indirect accidental coincidental fortuitous providential lucky chance random unintentional unintended unplanned unpremeditated spontaneous secondary subordinate ancillary auxiliary peripheral marginal tangential collateral concomitant attendant accompanying incidental accessory supplementary contributory conditional dependent contingent provisional probabilistic presumptive presumable inferable deducible indirect oblique implicit tacit understood implied suggested allusive referential relational contextual circumstantial situational environmental contingent dependent conditional provisional theoretical hypothetical speculative conjectural presumptive

    Meaning of Circumstantial

    The primary meaning of the word "Circumstantial" is related to the circumstances or facts that surround a situation or event.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or consisting of circumstances, especially those that are incidental or secondary.
    • * (Of evidence) based on inference or indirect evidence, rather than on direct observation or personal experience.

    Etymology of Circumstantial

    The word "Circumstantial" originated from the Latin words "circum" meaning "around" and "stare" meaning "to stand", with the suffix "-al" added to form an adjective.
    Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to or surrounding a situation or event.

    Example Uses

    • The detective relied on circumstantial evidence to build a case against the suspect.
    • * The company's success was due to a combination of hard work and circumstantial luck.
    • * The teacher asked the students to consider the circumstantial context of the historical event.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    direct intentional deliberate purposeful planned premeditated intentional willful deliberate explicit outright categorical unequivocal absolute certain definitive conclusive indisputable unquestionable undeniable incontestable unmistakable obvious clear evident palpable tangible manifest apparent patent overt explicit

    Related Nouns

    circumstance situation context condition environment background setting scenario case instance example illustration incident event occurrence happening fact evidence proof indication sign symptom clue hint suggestion implication inference deduction conclusion result outcome consequence effect

    Related Verbs

    surround encircle encompass circumscribe condition influence affect impact impinge bear depend rely hinge pivot turn revolve rotate change alter modify fluctuate vary differ diverge deviate depart stray digress sidetrack divert distract

    Related Adjectives

    conditional dependent contingent provisional probabilistic presumptive inferable deducible indirect oblique implicit tacit understood implied suggested allusive referential relational contextual situational environmental incidental accidental coincidental fortuitous lucky chance random unintentional unintended unplanned unpremeditated spontaneous secondary subordinate ancillary auxiliary peripheral marginal tangential collateral concomitant attendant accompanying accessory supplementary contributory