Meaning of circumstantially in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   circumstantially

   Definitions

   1. according to circumstances

   Examples

   • « he was convicted circumstantially »
2. 2. so far as the circumstances are concerned

   Examples

   • « the account was circumstantially accurate »
3. 3. in minute detail

   Examples

   • « our inability to see everything minutely and clearly is due merely to the infirmity of our senses »
4. 4. without advance planning

   Examples

   • « they met accidentally »

   Antonyms

   • intentionally
   • deliberately
   • designedly
   • on purpose
   • purposely
   • advisedly
   • by choice
   • by design