Definition of circumstantial Circumstantial

/sɚˌkʌmstæˈnʧʌl/ - [serkumstanchul] - cir•cum•stan•tial

We found 9 definitions of circumstantial from 3 different sources.

What does circumstantial mean?

Adjective
circumstantial - fully detailed and specific about particulars; "a circumstantial report about the debate"
		specific stated explicitly or in detail; "needed a specific amount"

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circumstantial (Noun)
Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.
circumstantial (Adjective)
Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
circumstantial (Adjective)
Abounding with circumstances; detailing or exhibiting all the circumstances; minute; particular.
circumstantial (Adjective)
Full of circumstance or pomp; ceremonial.

circumstantial (a.)
Consisting in, or pertaining to, circumstances or particular incidents.
circumstantial (a.)
Incidental; relating to, but not essential.
circumstantial (a.)
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.