CIRCUMSTANTIALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does circumstantially mean? 

• CIRCUMSTANTIALLY (adverb)
  The adverb CIRCUMSTANTIALLY has 4 senses:

1. according to circumstances

2. insofar as the circumstances are concerned

3. in minute detail

4. without advance planning

  Familiarity information: CIRCUMSTANTIALLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CIRCUMSTANTIALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

According to circumstances

Context example:

he was convicted circumstantially

Sense 2

Meaning:

Insofar as the circumstances are concerned

Context example:

the account was circumstantially accurate

Sense 3

Meaning:

In minute detail

Synonyms:

circumstantially; minutely

Context example:

our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses

Pertainym:

circumstantial (fully detailed and specific about particulars)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Without advance planning

Synonyms:

accidentally; by chance; circumstantially; unexpectedly

Context example:

they met accidentally