Synonyms for circumstantial
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : sur-kuhm-stan-shuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɜr kəmˈstæn ʃəl |
Top 10 synonyms for circumstantial
Définition of circumstantial
Origin :- c.1600, from Latin circumstantia (see circumstance) + -al (1). Related: Circumstantially. Circumstantial evidence is attested by 1691.
- adj incidental
- "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
Antonyms for circumstantial
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