circumstantial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to circumstances; dependent on or influenced by circumstances.

• adjective

  Serving to establish or prove a fact or matter; providing evidence.

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Antonyms

essential

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumstantial
fantasial , relational

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Variants

List of all variants of circumstantial that leads to same result
circumstantial , circumstantialities , circumstantiality , circumstantially , circumstantial evidence , circumstantial evidences

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Etymology

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From Latin circumstantia 'surrounding conditions' or 'circumstance' + -al.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'circumstantial evidence' gained widespread popularity in the legal world after being used extensively in the O.J. Simpson trial in 1995.

2. The longest English word with the letter sequence 'circumstantial' is 'circumstantiality'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Direct Evidence: Evidence that directly proves a fact or matter, as opposed to circumstantial evidence.

2. Indirect Evidence: Evidence that does not directly prove a fact or matter but can still be used to infer or support a conclusion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'circumstantial evidence' is commonly used to refer to indirect evidence that does not necessarily prove a fact but can still be useful in building a case. In art and music, the term 'circumstantial' can refer to the details and background elements that add depth and meaning to a work.

How to Memorize "circumstantial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom setting where circumstantial evidence is being presented. Visualize the pieces of evidence being presented one by one and how they contribute to the overall case.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circumstantial' with the idea of details or background information that help build a case or support a conclusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Circumstances Surround' to remember the meaning of circumstantial as 'relating to circumstances'.

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