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The definition of circumstantial is something that is less important, or something with a full account of details.

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An example of something circumstantial is evidence that was found at a crime scene; but, it doesn’t prove a person is guilty.
An example of something circumstantial is a detailed hourly report of a day kept in a journal.

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See circumstantial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having to do with, or depending on, circumstances
not of primary importance; incidental
full or complete in detail
full of pomp or display; ceremonial

Related Forms:

circumstantially adverb

See circumstantial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or dependent on circumstances.
Of no primary significance; incidental.
Complete and particular; full of detail: a circumstantial report about the debate.
Full of ceremonial display.

Related Forms:

cirˌcum·stanˈtial·ly adverb

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