Antonyms for circumstantial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : sur-kuhm-stan-shuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɜr kəmˈstæn ʃəl

direct

Definition of circumstantial

Origin : c.1600, from Latin circumstantia (see circumstance) + -al (1). Related: Circumstantially. Circumstantial evidence is attested by 1691.

adj incidental

Example sentences :

"Circumstantial evidence is often valuable," declared Josie.
Extract from : « Mary Louise in the Country » by L. Frank Baum (AKA Edith Van Dyne)

But there is no need to resort to circumstantial or conjectural evidence.
Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent

"She is just one year younger than I am," she added, thinking it well to be circumstantial.
Extract from : « Stories by English Authors: Orient » by Various

Circumstantial evidence must first be marshalled, and then a motive must be found.
Extract from : « The Silent Bullet » by Arthur B. Reeve

The jury convict on circumstantial evidence, and I sentence the prisoner to death.
Extract from : « Uncanny Tales » by Various

And yet, is there no foundation for Wood's circumstantial narrative?
Extract from : « The Life and Times of John Wilkins » by Patrick A. Wright-Henderson

The Fiscal and Superintendent is there now and we've been going into the circumstantial evidence.
Extract from : « Simon » by J. Storer Clouston

They feared from the circumstantial way in which it was given them that it was too likely to be true.
Extract from : « John Deane of Nottingham » by W.H.G. Kingston

There was nothing but circumstantial evidence against Radnor.
Extract from : « The Four Pools Mystery » by Jean Webster

Here she proceeded to relate her dream with the most circumstantial care.
Extract from : « Rivers of Ice » by R.M. Ballantyne

Synonyms for circumstantial

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