ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Circumstantially

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /səː.kəmˈstæn.ʃə.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Circumstantially is an adverb meaning in a circumstantial manner.

Meaning

in a circumstantial manner.

More Meanings

  1. In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
  2. In every circumstance or particular; minutely.

Example Sentences

Of the fancy and intellect, the powers are only circumstantially different.
To set down somewhat circumstantially, not only the events, but the manner of my trials.

Synonyms for circumstantially

Depending on context, synonyms include unexpectedly, accidentally, minutely.

Antonyms for circumstantially

Common opposites include deliberately, intentionally, purposely, advisedly, designedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include minutely, accidentally, unexpectedly, uncircumstantially, circumscriptively, circumscriptly.

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