circumstantial Antonyms
Strongest:
- pithy
- succinct
- succinct
- concise
- concise
- terse
- brief
- short
- short
- pithy
- summary
- compendious
- summary
- compendious
- terse
- brief
Strong:
- trimmed
- indeterminate
- nonspecific
- curtailed
- abbreviated
- nonspecific
- general
- abridged
- unspecified
- crisp
- curtailed
- cut
- broad
- compact
- sketchy
- crisp
- ambiguous
- broad
- cut
- abridged
- vague
- trimmed
- general
- abbreviated
- indeterminate
- ambiguous
- nebulous
- sketchy
- nebulous
- compact
- vague
- nondescript
- unspecified
- nondescript
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- accurate
- graphical
- descriptive
- particular
- specific
- elaborate
- comprehensive
- particularized
- minute
- blow-by-blow
Weak:
Meaning of circumstantial
circumstantial (s)
fully detailed and specific about particulars
circumstantial (a.)
Consisting in, or pertaining to, circumstances or particular incidents.
Incidental; relating to, but not essential.
Abounding with circumstances; detailing or exhibiting all the circumstances; minute; particular.
circumstantial (n.)
Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance; opposed to an essential; -- generally in the plural; as, the circumstantials of religion.
circumstantial Sentence Examples
- The case against the suspect relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.
- She was acquitted due to the lack of direct proof and reliance on circumstantial testimony.
- The circumstantial nature of the witness's account raised doubts about its reliability.
- Despite the circumstantial similarities, the two incidents were unrelated.
- The circumstantial details surrounding the accident were thoroughly investigated by authorities.
- He was convicted based on circumstantial proof linking him to the crime scene.
- The circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution was compelling but not conclusive.
- The lawyer argued that the circumstantial factors surrounding the case were open to interpretation.
- The jury deliberated for hours, carefully considering the circumstantial evidence presented during the trial.
- She found herself in a difficult circumstance, relying on circumstantial support from friends and family.
FAQs About the word circumstantial
fully detailed and specific about particularsConsisting in, or pertaining to, circumstances or particular incidents., Incidental; relating to, but not essential
thorough, full,detailed, accurate, graphical, descriptive, particular, specific, elaborate, comprehensive
pithy, succinct, succinct, concise, concise, terse, brief, short, short, pithy
The case against the suspect relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.
She was acquitted due to the lack of direct proof and reliance on circumstantial testimony.
The circumstantial nature of the witness's account raised doubts about its reliability.
Despite the circumstantial similarities, the two incidents were unrelated.
