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circumstantially - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'circumstantially' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Circumstantially [ adv.]
- In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
- In every circumstance or particular; minutely.

Meaning of 'circumstantially' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . circumstantially [ r]
Meaning (1):
- according to circumstances
Example in sentence:
  • he was convicted circumstantially
Meaning (2):
- in minute detail
Example in sentence:
  • our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses
Meaning (3):
- insofar as the circumstances are concerned
Example in sentence:
  • the account was circumstantially accurate
Meaning (4):
- without advance planning
Example in sentence:
  • they met accidentally